Art I Semester Study Guide

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The comparative relationship of one part to another with respect to size, quantity, or degree.

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Proportion

Front

This is the repetition of a design.

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Pattern

Front

When all the elements and principles work together to create a pleasing image.

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Unity

Front

The use of differences to increase the visual interest of the work.

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Variety

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The surface quality or "Feel" of an object, smoothness, roughness, softness, ect.

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Texture

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The distance or area between, around, above, below, or within things. Positive or negative.

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Space

Front

A 3-dimensional object; or something in a 2-dimensional artwork that appears to be 3-dimensional.

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Form

Front

The way elements are arranged to create a feeling of stability in a work.

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Balance

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When one side of a composition does not reflect the design of the other.

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Asymmetrical Balance

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The parts of an image are organized so the one side MIRRORS the other.

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Symmetrical Balance