Unit 1 Vocabulary

aesthetic

dealing with beauty and visual appearance; pleasing to the eye

art

the use of imagination and fine motor skills in the creation of aesthetic objects; in short, using your mind and body to create a beautiful object

composition

how the different parts of a design are arranged

contrast

a comparison of similar objects to show off their dissimilar qualities

design

the underlying structure or blueprint for a finished work of art

design units

one specific element used in a piece of artwork. The subject matter.

elements of design

line, shape/form, balance, texture, value, and color

encaustic

a technique of painting with melted wax as the medium, resulting in a thick, highly textured surface

focal point

a center of interest; the area of most importance

impasto

a painting technique where paint is built up in thick layers

medium

an artist's material of choice, such as paint, pencil, or marble

non-representational

a design or artwork that uses no realistic or representational images

picture plane

the format in which a design is to be executed

principals of design

emphasis/focal point, balance, scale/proportion, movement/rhythm, and space

representational

having realistic or recognizable qualities

sketch

a rough, quickly made layout or diagram of what a design will look like

unity

a condition of harmony, different parts come together to create a whole