Details Title: Art 105 Description: Lectures 3&4 Total Flash Cards: 57 Created: 04/04/2006 20:16:59		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Art/Design Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term contour Definition a line used to follow the edges of forms describing their outlines Term cross contour Definition a line that describing their outlines Term line Definition a visual element of length; it can be created by setting a point in motion Term implied line Definition position a series of points so the eye will connect them; ex) - - - - Term phsycic line Definition a mental connection between two points or elements; occurs when a figure is pointing or looking in a certain direction which causes the eye to follow toward the intended focus Term gesture Definition type of line that portrays movement, action, mass; it stays away from the edges of a subject and tries to portray what the subject is doing, as opposed to what it looks like Term crosshatching Definition parallel lines in a crisscross pattern to create shades of gray Term lost and found contour Definition a description of a form in which and object is revealed by distinct contours in some areas while other edges simply vanish or dissolve Term value Definition a measure of relative lightness and darkness Term achromatic Definition black, gray, or white with no distinctive hues; no color is used Term chromatic Definition relating to the hue or saturation of color Term value contrast Definition relationship between areas of dark and light Term low value Definition contrast would be between 50%-60% on value scale Term high value Definition contrast would be between 20%-90% Term value pattern Definition arrangement and amount of variation in light and dark values independent of any colors used Term high key Definition limited value range with subtle variation- limited to lights Term low key Definition limited value range with subtle variation- limited to dark Term chiaroscuro Definition artistic device of using lights and darks to imply depth and volume (italian term meaning clear and obsure) Term soft media Definition (pencil, charcoal, chair conte crayon) blend the media to create a continuous tone value Term ink Definition (crosshatching and stippling) the placement and density of marks and create value Term wash drawing Definition mix ink and water to create shades of gray Term halftone Definition dots of various sizes to create visual grays Term perspective Definition a traditionally and visually understood method for presenting a 3D impression on flat surface Term linear perspective Definition spatial system, as parallel lines recede they appear to converge and meet on an imaginary horizon line (eye level) Term vanishing point Definition where receding parallel lines converge at horizon line Term one-point perspective Definition a single point is placed on the horizon line; all the lines of objects at right angles to the canvas plane angle off toward that point Term two- point perspective Definition no objects are parallel to the picture plane and all edges recede to two points on the horizon Term multi- point perspective Definition a variety of angles are present, different objects have seperate sets of vanishing points of they are not parallel to each other Term amplified perspective Definition dramatic and eye-catching; an item is pointed directly at you Term multiple perspective Definition looking at the figure or object from more then one vantage point- several different views are combined in one image- more subjective and conceptual views of forms Term isometric projection Definition spatial convention where lines remain parallel and do not converge, seen in eastern art used in mechanical and engeneering drawing Term closed form Definition a complete scene contained within the plane; eyes are not led outside of the frame (frames a border around the perimeter that visually turns the eye inward creating a closed form) Term open form Definition a partial glimpse of a portion of a scene that continues beyond the format Term equivocal space Definition purposeful ambiguity, not a clear spatial pattern Term transparency Definition two forms overlap and both are seen completely; unclear what is in front and what is in back Term structure Definition refers to the internal parts of a form that support and define its appearance and contribute to conveying its message Term golden rectangle Definition perfect rectangle; ideal proportions (seen in Greek ways) Term golden mean Definition proportions of the golden rectangle; width is to length, as lengh is to length plus width Term scale Definition refers to size Term proportion Definition relative size; measured against other elements or some mental norm (can be used to create focal point) Term space/depth Definition creates 3D space in a 2D surface Term picture plane Definition the frontal plane of a composition Term picture plane Definition the frontal plane of a composition Term size Definition things that appear closer to us appear larger; things become smaller as they recede in space Term overlapping Definition place object on top of one another to create depth Term vertical location Definition elevating an element on the page often indicates a recession in depth Term horizon Definition eye- level, the farthest point we can see where the sky and ground become indistinct Term aerial perspective Definition the use of color or value to show depth; also called atmospheric perspective; less distinction between colors and valuesis they appear farther away, thing blend to the background Term hieractic scaling Definition the use of relative size to show importance (not space, thematic importance) Term ideograms Definition symbols that stand for an idea are not phonetic repesent actions of a spoken language (chinese caligraphy) Term imagery Definition that which is created with basic components (elements and priciples of design) as well as symbols, letters, and photographs Term symbolism Definition using components, objects, or images as codes or sues to express intangible, complex, or multiple meanings; decede using analysis and interpretation Term metaphor Definition a way of revealing deeper meaning and understanding or complex or absract concepts; form can take a meaning beyond its primary or literal appearance Term propaganda Definition presents information for the purpose of gaining or maintaing power and centered, distorted view of reality; wartime and politics Term persuasion Definition encourages people to change attitudes; can also inform or enlighten, not necessarily negative Term montage Definition cut and paste photographs, juxtapose images Term earthworks Definition earth sculpture; earth sites; artwork created by altering a large area of land using organic/ earth materials (spiral in lake, great salt lake UT)