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Abstract- Artwork in which little or no attempt is made to represent images realistically and where objects are often simplified or distorted.

Abstraction-The process of distorting images so they no longer appear realistic.

Additive Sculpture-a three-dimensional work of art created by joining a series of parts together.

Aerial View-looking at a space from above

Architecture-the art and science of designing buildings and other functional structures.

Artifact-an object representing a particular culture or stage of technological development

Artist-a person who expresses her/his view of the world through the creative use of materials.

Asymmetry- a type of balance that results when two sides of an artwork are visually balanced even though they are very different.

Atmospheric Perspective- the technique used to create the illusion of distance in a two-dimensional work of art. This is achieved by using a lack of details as well as bluer, lighter, and duller colors for distant objects.

Background- the area of an artwork that appears to be behind other objects or farther away from the viewer.

Balance- the principle of design in which the arrangement of the parts of an artwork give an overall sense of equality in visual weight.

Blending- the action of mixing or combining things together.

Brainstorming-the process of coming up with ideas either in a group or independently.

Brush Strokes-a line, shape, mark, or texture made with a paintbrush.

Ceramics-pots and other articles made from clay and hardened by heat.

Cityscape-an artwork that gives a view of a city.

Coil-long roll of clay joined into a circle or spiral.

Collage-artwork make by cutting and gluing bits of paper, pictures, fabric or other material to a flat surface.

Collograph-a type of print made by inking a printing block made from objects and textures glued to a surface in low relief.

Color- the element of art derived from light reflected from a surface.

Color Wheel-colors arranged, in the order of the spectrum, in the shape of a circle.

Complementary Colors- Colors that are the opposite one another on the color wheel. Complimentary colors strongly contrast with their opposite.

Composition-The way in which the parts of an artwork are put together or organized in order to create a pleasing whole. Composition also refers to a work of art.

Contemporary-Current; modern.

Contour Line Drawing-a drawing of an object as thought the drawing tool is moving along all the edges and ridges of the form.

Contrast-the effect of showing the difference between two unlike things.

Cool Colors-the family of colors that includes blues, greens, and violets.

Craftsmanship-taking one's time and using supplies carefully and neatly.

Creativity-the skill or talent for making things in a new or different way.

Critique-to review, analyze, and discuss works of art.

Cross Hatching-to shade an area with intersecting sets of parallel lines.

Culture-the common or shared customs, beliefs, arts, and way of life of a group of people.

Decoupage-the art or craft of decorating objects with paper cut-outs.

Depth-the real or perceived distance between the front and back of an object or picture plane.

Description-a list of all the literal things a viewer observes in a work of art.

Design- a plan for the arrangement of lines, spaces, colors, shapes, forms, and textures in a work of art. Also the act of arranging the parts of an artwork.

Detail-a small part of an artwork that adds visual interest and meaning.

Diagonal-a line or edge that slants in one direction. A sloping line, like a slide. 

Digital Art-Artworks that are created using computer and digital technologies.

Distorted-pulled or twisted out of shape; contorted.

Draw-an art technique using pencil, pen, charcoal, crayon, pastel, or marker to make a picture.

Embellish-application of decorative elements onto a surface.

Embellishment-application of decorative elements onto a surface.

Embroidery-the process of creating an image on fabric which is composed of a variety of stitches. This is done using a needle and various threads, yarns, and ribbons.

Emotion-the feelings expressed by an artist through their artwork and felt by the viewer in response to an artwork.

Emphasis-A principle of design where importance is given to certain objects or areas in an artwork.

Environment-the physical and emotional aspects of a location or setting.

Exterior-the outside, visible area or aspects of an object, place, or person.

Facial Proportion-the correct placement of the facial features in relation to one another.

Focal point- the part of an artwork to first attract the attention of the viewer.

Foreground-the area of an artwork that appears to be nearest the viewer.

Foreshortening- a technique use in perspective to create the illusion of an object receding strongly into the distance or background.

Form-a three-dimensional object that encloses volume, such as a cube or sphere. Types of forms are organic and geometric.

Frontal View-in an artwork, a view of the front side of an object or person.

Functional Art- art created and used for a specific purpose.

Garish-Excessive or disturbingly vivid colors.

Genre Painting-the representation of people, subjects and scenes from everyday life.

Geometric-characterized by or decorated with regular lines and shapes.

Geometric Shape- shapes that are mathematically defined or regular in appearance, such as triangle, circle, square, or rectangle.

Gesture Drawing- Quick sketch used to capture the movement or position of a figure.

Horizon Line- in an artwork, the line where the ground and sky meet.

Horizontal- a line or edge moving straight across from side to side.

Illustrate-to create visual images that complement written words.

Impressionism-a literary or artistic style that seeks to capture a feeling or experience rather that to achieve accurate depiction.

Interior-the inside, hidden area or aspects of an object, place, or person.

Intermediate Colors- Colors that are a mixture of a primary and a secondary color. Sometimes called tertiary.

Kinetic Art- a work of art that actually moves in space through natural or manmade forces.

Landscape- a work of art that shows outdoor scenery such as trees, lakes, mountains, and fields.

Light Sources-the direction from which light shines on a subject or within an artwork.

Line- The element of art that is a mark or stroke made on a surface created by a moving point. Line can vary in width, length, curvature, or direction.

Linear Perspective- Graphic system that created the illusion of depth and volume on a flat surface.

Marbling- a method of surface design using water and colors floated on the surface, then transferred to an absorbent surface like paper.

Mask- an artwork made to be placed over a person's face or head for decoration, disguise, ritual, celebration, or protection.

Medium/Media- materials used to create works of art.

Middle Ground-the area of an artwork that appears to be between the foreground and background.

Mixed Media- Artworks that are created from more than one medium.

Monochromatic- the color scheme using tints and shades of a single color.

Monoprint-a one of a kind impression of an image created on another surface.

Mood- the feeling created in an artwork.

Mosaic- a piece of art or image made from the assembling of small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials.

Motif- an element that is repeated often enough to be an important feature of a design.

Movement- the application of art materials or arrangement of elements in the image to create a feeling of motion or action.

Museum- a place where works of art or artifacts are cared for and displayed.

Neutrals- a word used for black, white, brown and tints and shades of gray.

Observation- the continuous process of looking at objects, figures or places first hand in order to create an accurate representation of the subject in a work of art.

Organic- defined as shapes that are irregular or asymmetrical in appearance and tend to have a curvy flow to them.

Organic Shape- Shapes that are irregular, particularly those resembling objects in nature such as the shape of a leaf or cloud.

Original- a work of art or idea created first hand by an artist, not a copy.

Outline- a line that show the outer edges.

Overlap- to partly or completely cover one shape or form with another.

Palette- a flat surface, such as a board or tray, on which an artist holds and mixes colors.

Pattern- the principle of design involving repeated colors, lines, shapes, forms, or textures in an artwork.

Perspective- the illusion of depth in a two-dimensional artwork.

Plagarize- take (the work or an idea of someone else) and pass it off as one's own.

Portfolio- a body of finished artwork that an artist stores in a special container, which is also called a portfolio.

Portrait- a work of art that shows the face, upper body, or full figure of a person.

Positive Space- the space in a composition occupied by the subjects or objects.

Primary Colors- the colors from which other colors are made. The primary colors are red, yellow, and blue.

Print- the impression of an image created on another surface. Often done in multiples with the artist signing and numbering each one in a sequence. A print is also a reproduction of a famous artwork.

Printmaking- the process of creating multiple original images by covering a textured object or carved design with ink then pressing it onto paper or pressing paper onto it.

Profile-the side view of an object or face.

Proportion- the size relationship of one part of an artwork to another part or to the whole.

Quilt- a functional or decorative fiber artwork made by piecing or painting a top and layering it with a piece of batting in the middle and backing. All three layers are sewn through in order to hold them together and add to the overall design.

Radial Symmetry- a type of balance in which lines or shapes spread out from a center point.

Realistic- showing something, such as a person or scene, as it really looks.

Repetition- the process of using a motif again and again in a work of art.

Rhythm- a principle of design that suggests movement or action. It is usually achieved through repetition of lines, shapes, colors, and more.

Scale- the size or apparent size of an object seen in relation to other objects, people or its environment.

Score- to make scratches in pieces of clay to be joined together. Scoring and applying slip or water to such roughened surfaces crates a bond that holds the pieces together.

Sculpture- a three dimensional work of art that can be viewed from all sides.

Seascape- a work of art that depicts the sea.

Secondary Colors- a color made by combining two primary colors. Secondary colors are orange, green, and violet.

Self-portrait- a drawing, painting, photograph, or sculpture that shows the likeness of the artist.

Sequence- an ordered progression of steps in a process or series of images.

Shade- the darkness of a color achieved by adding black.

Shape- the element of art that is a flat figure created when actual or implied lines meet to enclose a space. A change in color or shading can define a shape.

Sketch- a quick, rough drawing used for planning and recording information for later work.

Slab- a flat piece of clay created by rolling with a tool or pounding with your hands.

Slip- a liquid made by mixing finely ground clay with water. Sip is applied when joining two pieces or clay together.

Space-the element of art referring to the emptiness or area between, around, above, below, or within objects.

Still Life- an artwork showing an arrangement of objects that cannot move on their own, such as fruit or flowers.

Subject-this is what an artwork is about. The subject can be a a person or memory.

Surrealism- a 20th century movement in art and literature which sought to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind. for example, by the irrational juxtaposition of images.

Style- Commonly identifiable characteristics of a particular artist, period, group, or movement. Artists can develop their own special style through their use of specific media, methods, materials, or subjects.

Symbol- a letter, color, sign, or picture that expresses or represents a larger or personal meaning.

Symmetrical Balance- the parts of an image or object organized so that one side duplicates, or mirrors, the other.

Symmetry- balance crated by making both sides of an artwork the same or almost the same. Teh line of symmetry divides the halves.

Tactile Texture- a texture you can feel with your hands using the sense of touch. It is also called actual texture.

Texture- the element of art that describes the way a surface looks and feels, such as smooth, rough, or bumpy.

Three-dimensional- form measured by height, width, and depth.

Tint- the lightness of a color achieved by adding white.

Two-dimensional-shape measured by height and width.

Unity- the principle of design in which all parts of an artwork combine to create a sense of wholeness and completion.

Unreal Color- colors in a work of art chosen by the artist for emotional qualities rather than accurate portrayal of subjects.

Value- an element of art that refers to the lightness or darkness of a color.

Variety- a principle of design in which different elements of art are used to add interest to artwork.

Vertical- a line or edge moving straight up and down.

Visual texture- the way a surface appears through the sense of vision. Also called implied texture.

Warm Colors- a family of colors that includes reds, yellows, and oranges.

Warp- vertical threads attached to the loom.

Wash- A thin, translucent layer of pigment, usual watercolor or india ink.

Weaving- an artwork made of thread, yarn, or other fibers interlaced on a loom or frame.

Wedging- a method of kneading clay until it has a uniform consistency throughout and is free of air bubbles.

Weft- horizontal threads, over and under.

What is the distance or area around or between elements of an artwork is called?

What elements of art refers to the emptiness or area around with the objects?

Which elements of arts refers to the use of lightness or darkness of color shading and highlighting in an artwork?

What are the elements of art and define the meaning of these elements?