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Artwork in which the subject matter is stated in a brief, simplified manner; little or no attempt is made to represent images realistically, and objects are often simplified or distorted.

Image: Abstract

Quick drying, plastic polymer pigment used with water.

Image: Acrylics

The process of adding or joining parts and/or visual elements together to create a painting, collage or sculpture (as opposed to subtractive).

Closely related colors; a color scheme that combines several hues next to each other on the color wheel.

The discussion or evaluation of visual art.

A three-dimensional composition in which a collection of objects is unified in a sculptural work.

Image: Assemblage

A balance of parts on opposite sides of a perceived midline, giving the appearance of equal visual weight.

The part of the picture plane that seems to be farthest from the viewer.

The way in which the elements in visual arts are arranged to create a feeling of equilibrium in an artwork. The three types of balance are symmetry, asymmetry, and radial.

Image: Balance

An artistic composition made of various materials (e.g., paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface.

Image: Collage

The visual sensation dependent on the reflection or absorption of light from a given surface. The three characteristics of colors are hue, intensity, and value.

Image: Color

Color relationships

Also called color schemes or harmonies. They to the relationships of colors on the color wheel. Basic color schemes include monochromatic, analogous, and complementary.

A circular diagram of the spectrum used to show the relationships between the colors

Image: Color wheel

Complementary colors

Colors opposite one another on the color wheel. Red/green, blue/orange, yellow/violet are complementary colors.

Image: Complementary colors

The overall placement and organization of elements in a work of art, as well as the interrelationships between individual elements.

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