Elements+and+Principles+of+Art+Vocab

**Pattern**: an arranged repetition of forms or design, or a combination of both.
 * __ The Elements and Principles of Art __**
 * __ Elements of Art __**
 * Line ** : is defined as an identifiable path of a point moving in space.
 * Value ** : the amount of light absorbed or reflected on a surface, also the variations between lightness and darkness.
 * Texture ** : the surface quality
 * Visual Texture ** : can be seen but not felt through physical contact
 * Actual Texture ** : can be seen and felt through physical contact
 * Shape: ** an element of art that is two-dimensional, and encloses space.
 * Form ** : a 3-dimensional that encloses space.
 * Organic Shape ** : natural, living form
 * Geometric Shape ** : man-made, non-living form
 * __ Principles of Art __**
 * Repetition ** : the use of the same visual elements over and over in a composition.
 * Rhythm ** : principle of art that uses repetition of visual elements in a work of art, to create a feeling of movement.
 * Balance ** : principle of art that arranges elements in a work of art so that they seem to be “weighted” evenly throughout.
 * Symmetrical Balance: ** balance created through the duplication of an image, or of an element on either side of a composition divided in half.
 * Asymmetrical Balance ** : balance created through unequal distribution of elements on each side of a composition.
 * Emphasis ** : principle of art by which the artist combines contrasting elements to place greater attention on certain areas in a work of art.
 * Contrast ** : differences in the elements.
 * Chiaroscuro ** : the dramatic use of light and dark; Italian for light/dark
 * Unity ** : relation of all the elements of a piece of art making up a harmonious whole and producing a single general effect
 * Movement ** : the suggestion of motion in a work of art, either by represented gesture in figurative painting or sculpture or by the relationship of structural elements in a design or composition.
 * Proportion ** : the pleasing relationships of all parts to each other and to the whole of the design.
 * Variety ** : the use of many different elements in a composition.