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| a term dervied from psychology that refers to perceiving the whole as more than simply the sum of its individual parts |
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| removing the nonessential elements from a design to achieve the intended effort of the work |
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| art that is without reference to the physical or natural world (also known as non representational) |
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| refers to the size in a composition |
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| a special sysyem used in 2 dimensional artworks to create the illusion of space. it is based on the perception that if parallel lines are extended to the horiozon lime they appear to converge and meet at a common point called the vanishing point |
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| the diffrences b/w elements that help create variety for example dark/light big/small, texture, smooth, dull/bright |
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| a specific area of emphasis that first attracts the viewers attention |
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| balance achieved in a composition with identical elements on either side of a central axis |
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| the 2 dimensional surface on which shapes are organized into a compositon |
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| any number of characteristics of line determined by its weight, direction, uniformity and other features |
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| the relative lightness and darkness of a hue |
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| is the process of simplification, distortion, rearrangment or interpretation from observed or recalled forms |
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| rounded and curving forms that tend to imply flowing shapes and compositions |
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| refers to the quality of workmanship in the use of tools and materials |
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| balance achieved when elements emanate from a central point |
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| a network (usually for vertical and horizontal intersecting lines) that allows continuity in spacing and design |
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aerial perspective
or atmospheric |
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| the special effect that causes diminished clarity and detail of elements as they recede |
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| the visual path taken when looking at an artwork |
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| refers to an objects surface quality both tactile and visual |
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| the degree of closeness in the placement of elements |
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| refers to a visual agreement among elements |
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| uses repetition of elements and results in a visual flow of movement |
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| a device for creating an illusion of depth in which some shapes are in front of an partially hide or obscure others |
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| a sense of equilibrium of visual wight within a design |
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| the element in art described by a moving point |
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| an idea conveyed through the artwork that implies the subject matter, story or information the artist communicates to the viewer |
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| a composition that distributes emphasis uniformly throughout the two dimensional surface by repetition or similar elements |
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| elegant flowing lines suggestive of writing with and aesthetic value separate from its literal content |
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