3D Design Chapter 3 Flashcards
intent
The central idea or problem with which the artist is working.
unity
The combined result of all organizing principles of design.
principles of design
Repetition, variety, rhythm, balance, emphasis, economy, and proportion.
repetition
Use of similar design features again and agin.
variety
A principle of design in which parts are seemingly different but nonetheless have something in common.
contrast
Juxtaposition of dissimilar areas.
transition
Gradual introduction of Variety.
rhythm
Unification of parts of a work through measured repetition of visual accents.
visual balance
The appearance that parts of a work offset each other in such a way that it will not fall over.
visual weight
The apparent lightness or heaviness of a work or a portion of a work.
symmetrical balance
The placing of identical forms to either side of the central axis of a work to stabilize it visually.
vertical axis
An imaginary line through the center of a piece between the right and left sides.
asymmetrical balance
Placement of nonidentical forms to either side of a balancing point in such a way that the two sides seem to be of the same visual weight.
balancing point
A fulcrum at the base of a work, upon which the whole piece rests.
horizontal axis
An imaginary central line between upper and lower parts of a piece.
vertical balance
Distribution of visual weights in a piece in such a way that top and bottom seem to be in equilibrium.
emphasis
Stress placed on a single area of a work or a unifying visual theme.
dominance
Emphasis placed on a particular area or characteristic of a work, with other areas or aspects given subordinate or supporting roles.
focal point
The area in a work to which the eye is most compellingly drawn.
economy (visual economy)
Deletion of nonessential details to reveal the essence of a form.
minimal art
Extremely simplified art, using very few forms and colors and avoiding narrative and representation of anything other than itself.
proportion
A sense of appropriateness in the size relationships of different parts of a work.
Golden Section (Golden Mean)
According to ancient Greek aesthetics, an ideal proportional relationship between parts, whereby the smaller is to the greater as the greater is to the whole. This ratio is approximately 5:8, or 1:1.618.
