Art Final

balance

comfortable arrangemen tof things in art

contrast

difference between elements in an artwork

emphasis

the creation of a focal area in a work of art

movement

how we get around in a work of art

pattern

decorates surfaces with planned, repeated units

rhythm

repetition of shapes, lines, and forms

unity

harmony within a piece

variety

adds interest

line

a varied drawn mark

shape

any figure

geometric shape

a set figure like a square, triangle

organic shape

a shape that follows no rules

color

can be bright, dull, dark, or light

value

the dark or light in a piece

form

three-dimensional and takes up space

texture

how a surface feels or looks

space

the area between objects in a piece

principles of design

organizes things in art; balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, unity

elements of art

line, shape, color, value, form, texture, space

steps of art critique

identify, describe, analyaze, interpret, judge