Egyptian Art

Nefertiti

(Thutmose)

Line

the connection of 2 points

Emphasis

the focus in a work

Texture

the illusion of how something feels or how it literally feels.

Movement

the illusion of things moving

Space

the relationship between different items in a work

Variety

The use of different elements in a work

Gradation

how a work changes from light to dark

Harmony

how elements in a piece work together

Proportion

how large or small items in a work are compared to each other.

Shape

made of line to create a two dimensional image

Color

made up of hue, value, and shade

Rhythm

the use of the same pattern over and over again

Form

a three dimensional image

The Ishtar Gate is an example of this architectural style

Arch

The three great kings for whom the great pyramids are built.

Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure

Media/Medium

Material that art is made with

Dry Media

Media that is applied dry

Balance

asymmetric and symmetric

Non-Objective art

Art made to have no resemblance to reality.

Objective art

Art made to resemble reality

Aesthetic theory focused on how the piece makes your feel or the message it conveys

Emotionalism

Aesthetic theory focused on how well the elements and principles are used

Formalism

Sculpture created almost almost in-the-round

High Relief

Hallway lined with columns

Hypostyle Hall

Aesthetic theory focused on real the image looks

Imitationalism

Value

a change from light to dark