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Fine Arts Lesson 1
Elements, Principles, Intro.
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Fine Art
Not Applicable
08/25/2005

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Name the Elements of Art (7)
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*Line *Shape *Form *Texture *Value *Space *Color
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Line- definition
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a mark that defines a shape or represents an outline. OR a moving dot
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Shape- definition
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the 2-d surface characteristics or something. Can be organic or geometric
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Form- defition
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the design, structure, or pattern of a work of art. 3-d aspects.
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Texture- definition
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representation of the structure of a distinct surface. Can be simulated or actual. (surface quality)
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Value- definition
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the relative lightness of darkness of a color
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Space- definition
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the infinite extention of the 3-d field of life; volume; creating 3-d life in a 2-d space
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Color- definition
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Primary- red, blue, yellow*
Secondary- green, orange, purple*
Intermediate- formed by mixing other colors
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Name the Principles of Design (9)
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*balance * variety * emphasis * proportion * pattern * movement * rhythm * unity * harmony
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Balance- definition
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a harmonious or satisfying arrangement or proportion of parts
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Variety- definition
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diversity
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Harmony- definition
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a pleasing combination of the elements that form a whole
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Emphasis- definition
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special force of expression that creates dominance and focus
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Proportion- definition
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a relationship between things or parts of things with respect to comparative magnitude, quantity, or degree
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Pattern- definition
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an artistic or decorative design. REPEATED. planned or random (can also happen in nature)
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Movement- definition
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the suggestion or illusion of movement/motion in a work of art. direccts attention through work
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Rhythm- definition
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pattern of development produced by repetition of movement
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Unity- definition
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an ordering of all elements in a work so that each contributes to a UNIFIED and COHESIVE effect
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character
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person or animal portrayed in a literary work, that the story is about
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plot- definition
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a storyline / sequence of events
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theme- definition
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the underlying, essential subject in a work... the universal message
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Melody- definition
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in music, an organized suvvession of tones that make up a musical phrase or idea
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harmony- definition
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a combination of musical ideas/tones, the structure, progression, and relation of chords
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Form- definition
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style or manner of presenting ideas or concepts in a musical composition
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Epic- definition
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strong oral background. were memorized and recited by a professional class of bards (storytellers)
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Poetry- definition
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refined use of language
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Prose- definition
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fiction, nonfiction, biography, autobiography, etc.
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line- concepts of music
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the progression in time of a series of notes. the MELODY. (succession of tones related to form a complete musical thought)
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Texture- concepts of music
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voices/instruments involved. more instruments, more texture
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Color- concepts of music
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also known as timbre. determined by instruments or voices employed. different instruments/voices result in different timbre
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Medium- concepts of music
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METHOD OF PERFORMANCE. written for different mediums (piano, trumpet, flute, guitar, etc.)
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Form- concepts of music
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outward shape of the work as opposed to its substance or color.
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Why are music and dance 'tempral arts'?
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because the art ends when the performance is over
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culture- definition
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derives from human invention (I.E. a jungle is a product of nature, a garden is a product of culture)
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masterpiece- definition
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anyhing that carries a surplus of meaning, represents a certain age.
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four examples of combined art forms
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*musicals * church services * music videos * ballet (the nutcracker)
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name the four functions of art
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*entertainment * political and social commentary * therapy * artifacts
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