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
