Chapter 3 Definitions Flashcards
Similarity, oneness, togetherness, cohesion; cornerstone of composition
Unity
Difference; cornerstone of composition
Variety
The combination of multiple parts into a unified whole
Uses line, shape, texture, value, and color in a team (elements)
Composition
an organized whole that is perceived as more than the sum of its parts; describes six unifying strategies: grouping, containment, repetition, proximity, continuity, and closure
Gestalt
Creating order and connections
Grouping
Use of the same visual element or effect over and over
Repetition
A unifying force created by the outer edge of a composition or by a boundary within a composition; encourages to seek connections along visual units and adds definition to negative space
Containment
Occurs when shapes or volumes are placed so close together that they share common edges
Fusion
A fluid connection along compositional parts
Continuity
Creates deliberate visual pathways and helps direct the viewers’s attention to areas or particular interest
Movement
Primary point of interest; compositional device used to create emphasis
Focal point
The mind’s inclination to connect fragmentary information to produce a completed form
Closure
Created when any visual element is systematically repeated over an extended area
Pattern
Created through a series of intersecting lines
Grid
Distribution of weight or force within a composition
Balance
