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Flashcards: Ms Hamil's E and P of Art

Instructions

  1. Print this webpage. If you can, set your printer to Grayscale for faster printing.
  2. Fold each page down the middle along the solid vertical line.
  3. Cut along the dotted horizontal lines.
  4. Optional: Use tape, glue, or staples to hold the two sides of each flashcard together.

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LineA mark of greater length than width
ShapeAn area enclosed by a line or series of lines
FormA shape that has or appears to have depth (volume or a third dimension)
ColorThe response of vision to the wavelengths of light
ValueThe amount of light reflected by a surface.
TextureThe way an artwork feels or appears to feel to the touch.
SpaceThe volume taken up by and surrounding forms or shapes.
UnityThe whole artwork "working". All of the elements working together to create a pleasing whole.
MovementArrangement of the elements to lead the viewer's eye around the composition (artwork) instead of having it remain fixed.
BalanceEquilibrium. Any of the elements can be arranged to create this symetrically or asymetrically
VarietyDifference
EmphasisDrawing special interest to the most important part of an artwork.
RhythmA visual "beat" A pattern regularly or irregularly repeated
ProportionSize or quantity relationships
Principles of DesignWays the elements of art can be arranged to achieve effective art works
Elements of ArtThe basic "building blocks" of every artwork