Art Terms

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Balance

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balance is a principle of art that creates a sense of stability and EQUAL WEIGHT.

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Contrast

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Contrast is the principle of art that refers to the differences in the elements.

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Emphasis

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emphasis is a principle of art that makes one part of a work dominant over the other parts.

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Movement

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movement is a principle of art where elements are arraged in such a way as to guide the viewers eyes throughout the artwork.

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Pattern

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pattern is a principle of art and decorates surfaces with planned, repeated units.

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Rhythm

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rhythm is a principle of art that indicates movement by the repitition of elements or objects.

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Unity

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unity is a principle of art where repitition, simplicity and proximity are essential.

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Line

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an element of art which refers to the continuous mark made on some surface by a moving point.

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Color

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an element of art with three properties-hue,intensity,value

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Value

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an element of art that describes the lightness or darkness of grays and color.

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Texture

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an element of art which refers the actual or implied surface quality such as rough, smooth, or soft.

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Space

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an element of art which refers to the distance or area between, around, above or within things.

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Shape

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an enclosed space defined by other elements of art.

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Form

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an element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses volume.