Art 1
Analogous
3colors sit next to each other on color wheel Ex.yellow/yellow-green/green
Shape
A 2-D element that can be organic or geometric
Form
A 3-D art form; that has height width and depth
Cluster
A Type of composition that has a natural grouping of related objects
Shade
A color that has black added to it
Tint
A color that has white added to it
Aesthetic
A critique that relates to beauty
3-D
A form that has height width and depth
Color scheme
A limited palette of color for a composition color
Line
A mark made by a moving point
Void
Any negative space within a sculpture
Highlight
Area of direct light on an object
Principles of Art
Balance Contrast Emphasis Rhythm and Movement Pattern Unity Variety
Neutral
Black White gray and brown
Bisque
Clay that has been fired once but not glazed yet
Greenware
Clay that is air dried but has not yet been fired
Construction methods
Coil Slab Pinch
Cool
Color s heme containing blue, blue violet, violet, and green
Monochromatic
Color scheme with one color (tint,shade) Dark brown/ brown / light brown
Secondary colors
Colors made by mixing two primary colors
Complimentary
Colors opposite on color wheel Ex. Purple/yellow
Warm colors
Come towards the viewer
Implied line
Series of points the viewer's eyes automatically connect and creates implied lines
Focal point
The area in a work of art that is emphasized
Emphasis
The effect obtained by creating an area that is different than all the rest of composition
Bisque firing
The first time the clay is placed In the kiln to "cook"
Contrast
The principle of art that deals with the differences that are opposite
Scoring
The process of roughing or scratching the surface edges of the clay for joining
Unity
The sense of "oneness" or wholeness in an artwork all parts working together
Negative
The space surrounding shapes and forms
Properties
The three properties of colors are hue intensity and value
Texture
The way a surface looks or feel
Composition
An arrangement of the elements and principles in an artwork
Functional
An as t form having practical or useful qualities
Space
An element that indicates the feeling of depth in a 2-D artwork
Hue
Another word for the same color
Additive
Process of creating a sculpture by adding material to the base
Subtractive
Process of making a sculpture by removing material from the base
Printmaking
Process of making one or more prints from a prepared surface
Kiln
Proper term for the device used to fire clay
Primary colors
Red Blue Yellow
Intermediate colors
Red-orange Yellow-orange Yellow-green Blue-green Blue-violet Red-violet
Freestanding
Referred to by "in the round" Can be viewed from all directions
Value
Refers to the lightness and darkened of a color; mixtures of black, white, and gray
Warm
Reminds us of fire
Cool
Reminds us of ice
Pattern
Repetition of visual elements
Rhythm
A repeating visual tempo or beat
Bullseye
A type of composition that has a strong attention getter
Movement
A way of combining visual elements to produce a sense of action
Calmness
Cool colors create this emotion
Cool colors
Cool colors recede away from the viewer
Movment
Directs the viewer through the artwork
Gesture
Drawing style done with quick scribbles or marks to show movement
Matte
Dull finish
Sculpture
Element that is 3-D and encloses volume
Warm colors
Expresses heat and brightness
Difference btwn form and shape
Form and shape are different because of their dimensions
Glaze
Glass like coating fused to bisque ware
Holes in sculpture
Holes are placed at the bottom of the sculpture to allow air to escape when fired in the kiln
Photograph
Image captures or recorded by light
Elements of Art
Line Texture Shape Form Value Space Color
Intermediate
Made by mixing a primary and secondary color together
Secondary colors
Orange Green Violet
Foreground
Part of the picture place closest to the viewer
Background
Part of the picture plane that is furthest from the viewer
Interpretation
Phase Of critiquing asks, "What is the artist saying and what is the mood of the artwork?"
Analysis
Phase of critiquing that is concerned with the elements and principles
Description
Phase of critiquing that is concerned with the facts
Judgement
Phase of critiquing that is concerned with the success or failure of an artwork
Variety
Principle of art concerned with differences
Proportion
Principle of art concerned with size relationship of one part to another
Triad
Three colors equally spaced on the color wheel
Contour lines
Type of line that illustrates the outer edges and surface details
Linear
Type of perspective that is one way to create the illusion of space
Assemblage
Type of sculpture made by only focusing on the object and without looking at the paper
Kinetic
Type of sculpture that moves
Low relief
Type of sculpture viewed from one side only with slightly raised areas
Excitement
Warm colors create excitement
Slip
Watery clay used to join pieces together
Color
What is perceived when waves of light strike the retina
Craftsmanship
Workmanship demonstrating skill, knowledge, and neatness
