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Semester 2 Intro Cards
Principles of Visual Design
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Art/Design
9th Grade
04/27/2011

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Define Rhythm
Definition
The principle of art that indicates movement by the repetition of elements or objects.
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Define Pattern
Definition
The element of art that refers to a two-dimensional decorative visual repetition.
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Define Visual Movement
Definition
The principle of art used to create the look and feeling of action and to guide the viewer's eyes throughout the work of art.
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Define Balance
Definition
The principle of art concerned with equalizing visual forces, or elements, in a work of art.
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When you run your hands over an object, the type of texture you FEEL is_____________ texture.
Definition
Tactile
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Define Visual Texture
Definition
Illusion of a 3-dimensional surface based on the memory of how things feel. The two types of visual texture are invented and simulated.
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A matte surface reflects light in what way?
Definition
surface that reflects soft dull light, for example notebook paper has a matte surface.
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A shiny surface reflects light in what way?
Definition
Surface that reflects bright light. Window glass is an example of a shiny surface.
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How do smooth surfaces reflect light?
Definition
Regular surface that reflects light very evenly.
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What kind of surface is uneven?
Definition
Rough textured surface
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What is collage?
Definition
An artwork created by pasting cut or torn materials such as paper, photos, and fabric to a flat surface.
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Name the types of Rhythm:
Definition
Random, regular, alternating, flowing, and progressive. *be sure you can draw an example of each for the test.
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Define Formal Balance
Definition
the way of organizing parts of a design so that equal, or very similar, elements are placed on opposite sides of a central axis.
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Define Informal Balance
Definition
A way of organizing parts of a design involving a balance of unlike objects.
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What is approximate symmetry?
Definition
Balance that is almost symmetrical, but not quite.
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Does a larger shape appear heavier or lighter than a small shape in an artwork?
Definition
heavier
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Which has more visual weight: High intensity color or low intensity color
Definition
High Intensity Color
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Would something with lots of uneven texture attract the eye more or less than a smooth surface?
Definition
More
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Define Scale
Definition
A type of proportion that refers to size as measured against a standard reference.
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Name the 2 types of scale
Definition
Scale of the work itself and scale of the objects or elements in the work.
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Describe Hierarchical Proportion.
Definition
When figures are arranged in a work of art so that scale indicates importance.
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Define foreshortening.
Definition
to shorten an object to make it look as if it extends backwards into space.
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Define Proportion
Definition
The principle of art concerned with the size relationship of one part to another.
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What is the Golden Mean?
Definition
a line divided into two parts so that the smaller line has the same proportion, or ratio, to the larger line as the larger line has to the whole line. 1:1.6 ratio.
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How does the Golden Mean apply to the body?
Definition
If you divide the average adult male body horizontally at the navel, the two body measurements that result have a ratio of 1:1.6 (head to navel = a and navel to toes = b)
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What is exaggeration and distortion?
Definition
deviations from expected normal proportions.
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Define Variety
Definition
the principle of art concerned with difference or contrast.
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Define Emphasis.
Definition
The principle of art that makes one part of a work dominate over the other parts.
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What is focal point?
Definition
the first part of the work to attract attention of the viewer.
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What is contrast?
Definition
One way to create a focal point. Place one element or object that is opposite or opposing to the other.
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What is isolation (as used for emphasis)?
Definition
Putting one object or element alone in an artwork.
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Name the ways to emphasize in an artwork.
Definition
Contrast, Isolation, Location, Convergence, & the Unusual.
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Define Harmony.
Definition
The principle of art that creates unity by stressing the similarities of separate but related parts.
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Define Visual Unity.
Definition
The quality of wholeness or oneness that is achieved through the effective use of the elements and principles of art.
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Name the major ways to create unity.
Definition
Simplicity, Repetition, & Proximity.
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