ART APPRECIATION IMPORTANT NOTES

Conceptual Unity

Occurs when the artwork unites ideas known only by the artist.

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Proximity

The closeness of elements in a work.

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Continuity

Continuous lines or patterns.

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Repetition

Repetitive positioning of something in a work.

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Similarity

When items share visual characteristics, they’re assumed to be related.

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Symmetrical Balance

When two halves of an artwork are identical.

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Asymmetrical Balance

When two sides of an artwork aren’t identical.

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Radial Balance

When something in an artwork is arranged around a central point.

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Hierarchical Scale

The use of scale to indicate the importance of figures/objects in a work.

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Proportion

The relationship between height, width, and depth in a work.

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Focal Point

Main point of emphasis in a composition.

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Contrast (Art)

A visually interesting area of an image that uses contrast to get your attention.

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Isolation (Art)

When an object has negative space around it.

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Placement (Art)

Where an object is placed that draws your attention.

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Formal Analysis

A method of analyzing the visual elements of a work of art.

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Stylistic Analysis

Examining an artwork's visual characteristics to identify its style and how it relates to other works.

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Iconographic Analysis

A method of art history that interprets the symbols and meanings in a work of art.