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Art Terms

A study activity for Mixed Media

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Two Point PerspectiveA graphic system that creates the illusion of depth and volume on a two-dimensional surface. elements used are vanishing point, true height line, and horizon line
Horizon LineLine parallel to the horizon
Vanishing PointPoint on the horizon where receding parallel lines seem to meet.
Primary ColorThe three colors that all other colors or hues are made from. (Red, Blue and Yellow)
Secondary ColorHue or color made by mixing two primary colors.
Tertiarty colorColor made by mixing a primary color with a secondary color.
Color wheelThe color spectrum bent into a circle.
Complementary ColorsThe colors opposite each other on the color wheel
ValueThe word that describes the darkness or lightness of a color
MonochromaticA color scheme that uses only one hue, tint and shade.
AlalogousColors that sit side by side on the color wheel and have a common hue
Art CritiqueA process to break apart and interpret art work
CollageAn artwork onto which materials such as textured paper and fabric have been attached
GreenwarePottery that has not been bisque fired
BisqueClay that has been hardened by firing in a kiln.
Kilnan oven used for firing ceramic pieces
Glaze firingfiring cycle to the temperature in which the glaze materials will melt and form a glasslike surface coating
MediumMaterial used to make art.
Still lifePaintings or drawings of inanimate objects
BrayerRoller with a handle used to apply ink to a surface
BurnisherAn instrument used to transfer ink from one surface to another.
RhythmPrinciple of design that indicates movement by the repetition of the elements of art.
Movementthe principle of design that deals with creating the illusion of action.
Balanceprinciple of design concerned with equalizing visual forces in a work of art.
ProportionPrinciple of design concerned with the size relationships of one part to another.
VarietyPrinciple of design concerned with difference or contrast.
Emphasisprinciple of design that makes one part of a work dominant over the other parts
HarmonyThe principle of design that creates unity by stressing similarities of separate but related parts.
UnityThe quality of wholeness or oneness that is achieved through the effective use of the elements and principles of art.
Elements of ArtColor, Line, Shape, Space, Value and Texture


Mrs. Lofton

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