| A | B |
|---|
| value | light and dark in an art work |
| line | what artists use to record what they see |
| color | hue |
| space | illusion of distance |
| positive space | space taken up by an object |
| negative space | space taken up by background |
| shape | flat 2-D area |
| form | 3-D shape |
| texture | surface qualities |
| balance | feeling of equilibrium |
| rhythm | repetition of line, shape, color |
| movement | your eye travels through work |
| contrast | diifferences in an art element |
| variety | use of different art elements |
| unity | harmony within a work |
| focal point | where your eye first goes in a work |
| dominance | having center of interest or focal point |
| symmetrical | same on both sides of vertical |
| radial | comes from central point |
| pattern | repeated design |
| aesthetics | liking something for its own sake |
| kinesthetic reaction | physical reation to something |
| imitationalist | theory of realistic art |
| formalist | art made of elements only |
| emotionalist | art should express feelings |
| description | list objects in art work |
| analysis | discussion of elements & principles |
| interpretation | what artist is communicating |
| evaluation | why artist did/didn't communicate |
| art | visual communication |
