Art Vocabulary 2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Content | The idea being conveyed in a work of art. |
| Contour | The outline of a three-dimensional form. |
| Cropping | Showing only part of an image, giving enough information that viewers can mentally complete it. |
| Economy | Using only what is needed to create an intended effect, eliminating any elements that might distract attention from the essence of an idea. |
| Edge | A boundary along which two different colored areas or surfaces meet. |
| Focal Point | The area which the viewer's eye is most compellingly drawn in a composition. |
| Medium | Materials used to create art, such as pen, pencil, paint, and etc.... |
| Rhythm | A particular visual "beat" marking the movement of the viewer's eye through a work, often established by repetition of similar or varying design elements. |
| Negative | Descriptive of areas in a work that appear to be unoccupied or empty. |
| Pattern | A coherent visual structure, usually created by repetition or similar design elements. |
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