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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Visual Texture | A two-dimensional illusion suggestive of a tactile quality. |
| Actual Texture | a surface that can be experienced through the sense of touch. |
| Contrast | the differences in values, colors, textures, shapes, and other elements within a presentation |
| Pattern | the repetition of anything - shapes, lines, or colors - also called a motif, in a design; as such it is one of the principles of design. |
| Unity | the combination of all elements working together to achieve a sense of harmony in your design. |
| Movement | a way of combining elements of art to produce the look of action. |
| Zentangle | a form of artistic meditation that uses repetitive patterns to create images. |
| Radial balance | occurs when the forces or elements of a design come out from a central point |
| Assymetry | when one side of a composition does not reflect the design of the other. |
| Symmetry | The parts of an image or object organized so that one side duplicates, or mirrors the other part. |
| Balance | the way elements of art are arranged to create a feeling of stability in a work. |
| Mandala | A circular design containing deities, geometrical forms, symbols, and so on that represent totality, the self, or the universe |
| Indian | the culture where mandalas originated from. |
| Circle | the meaning of the word mandala. |
| Black | represents death, darkness, evil, emptiness, sadness, and mystery. |
| White | represents light, purity, and spirituality. |
| Red | represents energy, anger, and suffering. |
| Blue | represents calmness, serenity, and peace. |
| Yellow | represents light, warmth, riches, energy, and change. |
| Green | represents nature, healthy growth, and ability to nuture growing things. |
| Orange | represents happiness. |
| Purple | represents royalty and combination of energy and calmness. |
| Pink | represents emotions and youth |
| Animals | represent instinctual, non-rational aspects of being. |
| Birds | represent acient symbols of spirituality, air, and transformation. |
| Butterflies | represent dramatic transformation. |
| Circle | represents eternity. |
| Cross | represents balance and life's difficulties and opposites coming together. |
| Eyes | represent the ability to see and understand. |
| Flowers | represent spring, beauty, and life. |
| Hearts | represent a symbol of personal or spiritual love. |
| Lightening | represents energy, ideas, and change. |
| Rainbows | represent return of happiness and goodness. |
| Squares | represent firmness, stability, and balance. |
| Stars | represent indentity, self-worth, and readiness to accomplish. |
| Trees | represent a symbol of life and renewal. |
| Invented texture | a created texture whose only source is the artist's imagination. it generally produces a decorative pattern. |
| Gloss texture | a surface that is smooth and shiny. |
| Matte texture | surface that reflects a soft, dull light. |
| Tactile sense | texture that can actually be felt. |
| Functional texture | texture that serves a purpose and has a function in nature. |
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