Art 1011 Quiz 1

continuation

"continues" usually a line, edge, or a direction from one to the other

Design

To plan or organize

aesthetic

a branch in art concerned with the beautiful in art and how the viewer sees it

line

a point with no dimensions and setting it in motion we create this

illustration

a simple picture

nonobjective

a type of artwork with absolutely no reference to, or representation of the real world. No reality.

gestalt theory of visual psychology

a unified configuration or pattern of visual elements whose properties cannot be derived from a simple summation of its parts

representational imagery

an image suggestive of the appearance of an object that actually exists

lost and found contour

an object is revealed by distinct contours in some areas whereas other edges vanish or dissolve

composition

another term for design; the artist can NOT just scatter random images on paper

alternating rhythm

as motifs alternate consistently with one another to produce a regular and anticipated sequence

vernacular

certain so-called high art images to become commonly known through frequent reproduction

analogous colors

color scheme that includes several hues of color located near each other on the color wheel

vibrating colors

colors that create a flickering effect at their border

polyrhythmic structure

complex pattern producing more than one rhythm or beat

focal point

compositional device emphasizing a certain area or object to draw attention to the piece and to encourage closer scrutiny of the work

legato

connecting or flowing

continuity

denotes the visual relationship between two or more individual designs

modules

divided area

gesture drawing

drawings of movement, weight, and posture

negative space

empty space; likewise appears organized

graphic images

forms drawn or painted onto a two-dimensional surface

monochromatic

harmonious unity of shapes is reinforced by SIMILARITY OF COLOR

rhythm

involves a clear representation of elements that are the same or only slightly modified

cross contour

lines that appear to wrap around a form in a pattern that is at an angle to the outline of the form

harmony

looking as though the elements in design belong together. without this the composition can fall apart quickly

value

measure of relative lightness and darkness

psychic line

mental connection between two elements or points. occurs when a figure is looking or pointing in a certain direction, which allows the eye to follow towards the intended focus

visual unity

noticing the whole before you notice the parts but if the image shows a collection of bits and pieces it does not obtain this

cross hatching and hatching

overlaying lines to build up values

implied line

positioning a series of points so that the eye automatically connects them

unity

presentation of an integrated image, as close to a rule as art can approach

Form

purely visual aspect, the manipulation of the various elements and principles of design

proximity

putting the elements close together

progressive rhythm

repetition of shape that changes in a regular matter

suprematism

russian art movement that emphasized nonobjective form

repetition

something repeating in artwork to create unity

content

the subject matter, story, or information that the artwork seeks to communicate to the viewer

design process

thinking, looking, doing

pentimenti

traces of the artist's revisions; "the artist repents"

symbols

visually representing the idea of art and design

kinesthetic empathy

when a visual experience actually stimulates one of our other senses

contour drawing

when line is used to follow the edges of forms, to describe their outlines