Describing a closed line that is two-dimensional, flat, or defined by only height and width.
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Form
Describing a closed line that is three-dimensional, has volume, or defined by height, width, and depth.
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Texture
Describes the surface or feel of something. It can be real or implied.
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Color
Reflection of light.
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Value
The lightness or darkness of something, with white as the lightest and black as the darkest.
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Space
Can refer to the areas in or around objects (Positive or Negative) or can refer to the illusion of depth.
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Balance
Impression of equilibrium in an artwork. Can often be referred to as symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial.
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Emphasis
Used to create a center of interest, the place in an artwork where your eye first lands.
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Contrast
The arrangement of opposite elements in an artwork to create interest.
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Unity
When the components of a work of art are perceived as harmonious, giving the work a sense of completion.
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Movement
Suggestion of motion through the use of various elements.
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Rhythm/ Pattern
Repetition of a design element, exact or varied, which can establish a visual beat.
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Proportion/ Scale
Size relationship of parts to a whole and to one another.
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Aesthetics
Set of ideas that determine the standards and appreciation of beauty, especially in art.
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Personal Aesthetics
Beauty or appreciation based on personal preference. Usually triggers a response from you individually because of your values, memories, experiences, etc.
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Contextual Aesthetics
Beauty or appreciation based on ideals or standards accepted within a specific time, culture, and/or group.
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Formal Aesthetics
Beauty and appreciation based on a refined understanding of Visual Art, specifically on the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design.
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