LG#2 : Contemporary Art Part 2 (1st Grading Period) Flashcards
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- This refers to the distribution of the graphic design elements, such as, shapes, text boxes and images, of a design evenly throughout a certain layout.
- It is the equal distribution of visual weight.
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Balance
2
Q
- It is the elements used on one side of the design are similar to those on the other side.
- It layout elements of equal weight on either side of an imaginary center line.
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Symmetrical Balance
3
Q
- It is the sides are different but still look balanced.
- It uses elements of differing
weights, often laid out in relation to a line that is not centered within the overall design.
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Asymmetrical Balance
4
Q
- It is where the the elements are arranged around a central focal point.
- This method can be used to draw attention to the center of
your design.
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Radial Balance
5
Q
- It is the part of the design that catches the viewer’s attention.
- refers to the area of an artwork that dominates attention or draws interest.
- It is often the place a viewer looks
first.
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Emphasis
6
Q
- It refers to the way a piece guides the viewer’s eye through the artwork.
- It creates a sense of action or flow, leading the viewer’s gaze along certain paths or towards focal points.
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Movement
7
Q
- These are decorative that are achieved when the elements of art, such as colors, lines, shapes, form, and textures are repeated.
- It unifies the composition and add visual interest through their structured repetition.
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Pattern
8
Q
- It works with pattern to make the work of art seem active. The ___ of elements of design creates unity within the work of art.
- It emphasizes specific elements or themes, creates unity, and can enhance rhythm or movement in the composition.
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Repetition
9
Q
- It is relative in size and scale of the various elements in a design.
- Artist can use the scale and proportion to create sensations such as depth, realism, disorientation, and drama.
- It ensures that different elements in a composition are balanced and visually appealing, contributing to the overall harmony of the artwork.
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Proportion
10
Q
- It is created when one or more elements of design are used repeatedly to create feeling of organized movement.
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Rhythm
11
Q
What is the Difference between Rhythm and Movement?
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- Movement focuses on guiding the viewer’s eye around the artwork, creating a sense of motion or direction.
- Rhythm creates a visual beat or flow, it helps to establish a pattern or tempo within the composition.
12
Q
- It refers to the use of different elements and techniques within a composition to create interest and avoid monotony.
- It is the use of several elements of design to hold the viewer’s attention and to guide the viewer’s eye through and around the work of art.
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Variety
13
Q
- It is a design principle that refers to the cohesiveness of an artwork. How whole, consistent, and complete it appears.
- It refers to the sense of harmony and coherence in a composition, where all the elements work together to create a unified whole.
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Unity
14
Q
- It is the surface of an artwork.
- It has visible elements and the particular way these come together as a whole.
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Form
15
Q
- It is the subject matter of a work of art or design.
- It is the essence of the artwork.
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Content