CONTEMP ARTS - SAT 1 PART 2

Contemporary Art

refers to the artworks created from the late 20th century to the present. It reflects the ideas, issues, technology, and experiences of today's society (social and political issues). Includes painting, sculpture, digital art, performances, photography, mixed media, and many other art forms.

Balance

The distribution of visual weight in a piece of art it can be symmetrical (mirror-image), asymmetrical (balanced but unequal elements), or radial (arranged around a central point).

Movement

The path the viewer’s eye takes through the artwork, often leading to focal areas. This can be directed along lines, edges, shapes, and color.

Unity

The feelings of harmony between all parts of the artwork, creating a sense of completeness or that everything belongs together.

Contrast

The arrangement of opposite elements – such as light vs. dark, rough vs smooth, or large vs. small– to create visual interest and drama.

Rhythm

Created when one or more elements of design are used repeatedly to create a feeling of organized movement or a visual “beat”.

Variety

The use of several different elements (like different shapes, colors, or textures) to hold the viewer's attention and guide the eye through the piece

Emphasis

The part of the design that catches the viewer’s attention (the focal point). Artists achieve this by making one area stand out contrasted with other areas.

Pattern

The repeating of an object, symbol, or regular shape all over the artwork.

Proportion

The relationship in size, scale, and location between two or more parts of a composition.