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Principles and Elements of Design
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Art/Design
9th Grade
01/13/2010

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Form
Definition
The (____)  of the sculpture is the total of its parts.
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Texture
Definition
Expressed in sculpture is either natural or human made.
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Space
Definition
Used in sculptural terms is the immediate area about the sculpture that is not a mass. It often evokes a sense of depth.
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Plane - Shapes
Definition
(____) are surface areas defined by abrupt variations in direction.
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Value
Definition
The light or dark areas of sculpture demonstrated by the shadows or lack of them caused by the planes, textures, and shape of the work
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Color
Definition
(_____) in sculpture usually is a natural aspect of the medium, such as natural wood colors, stone colors or clay colors.
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Scale
Definition
The essential element to be considered in all sculpture.
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Line
Definition
A form or plane can be suggested by line, and line can give a sculpture a sense of space.
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Movement (Real/Applied)
Definition
Sculptures have for centuries produced images that have implied (___)
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Mass
Definition
This element has always been foremost in the presentation of sculpture.
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Balance
Definition
An equal distribution of weight, it helps determine the size and arrangement of the individual parts of your work.
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Rhythm
Definition
A pattern created by repeating elements that are varied. It affects shape of spaces between elements.
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Emphasis
Definition
What stands out most gets noticed first
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Unity
Definition
All the elements look like they belong together.
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Gradation
Definition
The gradual change in any element of design.
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Dominance
Definition
Unifies designs and resolves conflict among elements.
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Repitition
Definition
Creates movement and moves eye around composition.
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Contrast
Definition
The difference between the elements that keeps a composition from becoming boring.
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Principles Of Design
Definition
Balance
Rhythm
Emphasis
Unity
Gradation
Dominance
Repitition
Contrast
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Elements of Design
Definition
Form
Texture
Space
Planes (Shapes)
Value:
Color:
Scale:
Line:
Movement (Real/Applied):
Mass:
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