Quizlet Ms Hamil's E and P of Art

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  1. Balance: Equilibrium. Any of the elements can be arranged to create this symetrically or asymetrically
  2. Color: The response of vision to the wavelengths of light
  3. Elements of Art: The basic "building blocks" of every artwork
  4. Emphasis: Drawing special interest to the most important part of an artwork.
  5. Form: A shape that has or appears to have depth (volume or a third dimension)
  6. Line: A mark of greater length than width
  7. Movement: Arrangement of the elements to lead the viewer's eye around the composition (artwork) instead of having it remain fixed.
  8. Principles of Design: Ways the elements of art can be arranged to achieve effective art works
  9. Proportion: Size or quantity relationships
  10. Rhythm: A visual "beat" A pattern regularly or irregularly repeated
  11. Shape: An area enclosed by a line or series of lines
  12. Space: The volume taken up by and surrounding forms or shapes.
  13. Texture: The way an artwork feels or appears to feel to the touch.
  14. Unity: The whole artwork "working". All of the elements working together to create a pleasing whole.
  15. Value: The amount of light reflected by a surface.
  16. Variety: Difference