Art-- Unit 2
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RheaGenius on November 4, 2011
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Vocabulary for Art Unit 2 Lessons 1-6
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Geometric Shapes | Shapes that can be described and measured in mathematical terms |
| Two-Dimensional Shapes | Shapes that are flat and can be measured using height and width. Include squares, rectangles, triangles, circles, ovals, and rectangles. |
| Free-Form Shapes | Organic shapes, often found in nature, that are irregular or uneven, with outlines that are curved, angular, or both. |
| Silhouette | The shape of a shadow. |
| Pattern | Repeating lines, shapes, and colors that create a feeling of movement. |
| Motif | The unit of repetition in a pattern or visual rhythm; the thing that is being repeated. |
| Random pattern | Motifs appear in no apparent order, with irregular spaces in beween. |
| Regular pattern | Identical motifs and equal amounts of space in between |
| Alternating pattern | Uses motifs that are changed in some way or use more than one motif. |
| Rhythm | A feeling of movement created by usingthe same types of lines, shapes, or colors several times in a work of art |
| Visual Rhythm | A rhythm in art that is visible and is created by repetition. It has a beat, just like in music. |
| Visual Movement | A sense of movement created by visual rhythm. |
| Nonobjective painting | A painting that contains no recognizeable subject matter. |
| Flowing Rhythm | Visual Rhythm created by reapeating curved lines or shapes |
| Curved lines | Rounded, flowing lines |
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