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| Theme | An idea based upon a particular subject. |
| Mood | The state of mind or feeling communicated in a work of art- frequently through color. |
| Format | the working space or the field. |
| Geometric | having reference to geometric forms and shapes. |
| Margin | area that surrounds the format. |
| Movement/gesture | visual motion in a direction; visual motion along an axis. |
| Pattern | the repetition of a motif. |
| Repetition | using the same visual element over again in the same composition. |
| Symbol | any mark- sign- or object which is used to represent something else; e.g.- a country is symbolized by its flag. |
| Background | The part of the picture plane that seems to be farthest from the viewer. |
| Collage | An artistic composition made of various materials (e.g.- paper- cloth- or wood) glued on a surface. |
| Function | Purpose and use of a work of art. |
| Genre | The representation of people- subjects- and scenes from everyday life. |
| Line Direction | Horizontal- vertical- diagonal. |
| Media | Plural of medium referring to materials used to make art. Also categories of art (e.g. painting- sculpture- film). |
| Negative | Shapes or spaces that are or represent the areas unoccupied by objects. |
| Reflection | Personal and thoughtful consideration of an artwork- an aesthetic experience- or the creative process. |
| Style | A set of characteristics of the art of a culture- a period- or school of art. It is the characteristic expression of an individual artist. |
| Stylized | Simplified; exaggerated. |
| Theme | An idea based upon a particular subject. |
