Mrs. Hershberger Introduction to 2D Final

A composition that is based on a circle with the design radiating from a central point.

The technique by which artists create the illusion of depth on a flat surface using lines.

A precise, elegant handwriting or lettering done by hand.

The area of an artwork toward the eye is directed; the visual focal point of the work.

Three-dimensional sculptures that contains moving parts

Combinations of color that can be defined by their positions on the color wheel.

Any two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.

An artist's representation of a three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional surface (3D->2D)

An energetic type of line that catches the movements of an active figure.

Row pattern with vertical orientation each row evenly spaced, half height; shifted horizontal.

An art work's actual or implied surface quality, such as rough, smooth, or soft.

The sense of oneness or wholeness in a work of art created by hues, texture, etc.

A depiction that exaggerates features or characteristics of a subject to an absurd degree.

Result of pattern combined with implied movement; Much like beat in music but for the eyes.

Colors of values that are light tints, created by the use of white, such as in pastel colors.

A suggested line--one that was not actually drawn or incorporated--in a work of art.

A shape that is free-form or irregular; wiggly-woogley.

Dark and light values placed close together. Black in proximity to white creates the greatest.

An element of art that is three-dimensional (3D) and encloses volume.

The basic unit that is repeated to form a pattern, like a line in the pattern.

The name of a color, determined by its position in the color spectrum.

The coloring material used in making painting and drawing media, dyes, inks and toners.

A shape that can be defined precisely by mathematical coordinates and measurements (triangle).

Differences in elements such as color, texture, value, and shape.

A type of implied line from a figure's eyes to a viewed object.

A word to describe constant changing or moving; in a state of imbalance or tension.

The areas of an artwork not occupied by subject matter (background), but which contribute to the composition

Lines that hold a design together.

The distinctive character contained in the artworks of an individual or group of artists.

Principle of art where the repetition of one more more elements.

The arrangements of elements such as line, value, and form within an artwork.

Anything that is of lesser importance than the dominant element in an artwork.

Showing no movement or action.

Organization of parts of a composition so each side of a vertical axis is similar Not identical

An element of art that is two-dimensional (2D) and encloses area.

A word that describes a shape of a figure or an object and also include interior detail.

The flat surface of a composition (canvas, paper, etc.).

Colors or value that are dark shades, usually created by the use of black or gray.

The hues-- red, yellow, blue-- from which all other colors are made.

A darker value of a hue, created by adding black or a darker complimentary color.

An element of design that refers to the lightness or darkness of grays and colors.

A lighter value of a hue, created by adding white to the original hue.

The consistent, orderly repetition of motifs, whether found in nature or created by an artist.

A line that defines the outer edge of a silhouette, or the line made by the edges of an object.

Hues that are next to each other on the color wheel.

The actual surface quality of an artwork that you can feel

Areas containing subject matter in an artwork; as opposed to the background/space around object

Organization of the parts of a composition so each side of a vertical axis mirrors the other.

The relative size of a figure or object, compared to others of its kind, or humans.

The repetition of an element or elements in an inconsistent or unplanned way.

Colors produced by mixing equal amounts of any two primary colors: violet, orange, and green.

Colors created by mixing equal amounts of primary colors with neighboring secondary colors.

The perceived surface quality in an artwork. You can see but not feel.

Having no easily seen hue; cannot be found on color wheel; 0 intensity.

A pattern in which each series of motifs incorporates a predictable change; like getting larger or smaller