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Final
Final ch.4
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Fine Art
Undergraduate 1
12/09/2013

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Line
Definition
a Path traced by a moving point
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Shape
Definition
A Two- Dimensional Form with Identifiable boundaries
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Texture
Definition
Surface quality, perception of smooth or rough
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Space
Definition
Three-dimensional space vs. two-dimensions
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Elements
Definition
building blocks
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Outlines
Definition
define a two dimensional shape
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contour lines
Definition
are the boundaries we percieve of 3-dimensional forms this is what we use to draw the boundaries
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direction and movement
Definition
Our eyes tend to follow lines, artist use this natural function to move our eyes around an image, suggesting movement
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implied lines
Definition
Think of a dotted line, or connecting the dots
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ground
Definition
Surrounding visual info the Figure stands out from, the background
formed in the ground are negative shapes
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figure
Definition
Shape we detach and Focus on
is referred to as a positive shape
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Mass
Definition
Three- Dimensional, occupies a Volume of Space, can be physically held, or touched
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value
Definition
Shades of Light And dark
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Actual Texture
Definition
tactile, you can experience it through touch
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Implied Texture
Definition
suggests texture
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patterns
Definition
Any decorative, repetitive motif or design
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Hue
Definition
The name of the color- red, red-orange
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value
Definition
lights to darks, each color has a full range of value, but also have value when compared
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intensity
Definition
chroma, saturation. Relative purity of a color- pure, saturated, dull, bright
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