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Intro to Art Vocab for Exam

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analogus
neighboring or adjacent (next) to each other on the color wheel
asymmetry
the visual balance of objects in a composition where two sides are not identical
abstract
art that does not attempt to represent external reality
clay
a powdery kind of earth that becomes pliable when mixed with water
collage
a work of art created by gluing bits of paper, fabric, photos, or other materials to a flat surface
complementary
two colors directly across the color wheel from each other
composition
the arrangement of the design elements within the design area
contour line
method of drawing by using one's eye to follow the outlines and surfaces of objects in space
contrast
the difference between elements or the opposition to various elements
coil
a method of making pottery by winding rows of clay ropes, one on top of another on a flat clay base
cool colors
blues, greens, purples and violets
color scheme
the choice of colors used in a design for style and appeal
greenware
a form of dried clay (before firing) that is very fragile
glaze
a shiny coating that helps make fired clay waterproof
elements of design
qualities of a design that can be seen that include the line, color/value, texture, form, shape and space
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