Midterm Definitions

Question 1

Unity

Answer 1

The sense of oneness, of things belonging together making up a coherent whole

Question 2

Variety

Answer 2

Differences that provide interest and contrast

Question 3

Balance

Answer 3

Symmetrical Balance: mirror image of shapes/forms on either side of an imaginary axial dividing line
Asymmetrical Balance: two sides that do not correspond to one another in size, shape, and placement

Question 4

Emphasis

Answer 4

The viewer’s attention will be centered more on certain parts of the composition than on others.

Question 5

subordination

Answer 5

A less visually interesting area.

Question 6

Proportion

Answer 6

Refers to size relationships between parts of a whole or between two or more items perceived as a unit.

Question 7

scale

Answer 7

Size in relation to a constant or “normal” size

Question 8

Rhythm

Answer 8

Rhythm is based in repetition and is a basic part of our world.
Visual Rhythm: Depends on the repetition of accented elements, usually shapes.

Question 9

Line

Answer 9

a point in motion, series of adjacent points, a connection between points, or an implied connection between points

Question 10

Shape

Answer 10

Geometric Shapes

Negative and Positive Shapes

Question 11

Mass

Answer 11

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Question 12

Light

Answer 12

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Question 13

Value

Answer 13

Luminosity of a particular color

Question 14

Color

Answer 14

hue, value, saturation

Question 15

Texture

Answer 15

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Question 16

Space

Answer 16

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Question 17

Relief

Answer 17

printing method in which an image is printed from a raised background

Question 18

Intaglio

Answer 18

engrave or cut into

Question 19

Lithography

Answer 19

Uses principles of grease sticking to grease, and water repelling grease to print image. Unlike relief and intaglio, lithography does not rely on physical changes to the matrix

Question 20

Screenprinting

Answer 20

force ink or metal onto (a surface) through a prepared screen of fine material so as to create a picture or pattern.

Question 21

Print

Answer 21

anything that is made in a reproducible format

Question 22

Matrix

Answer 22

means of carrying image information that is printed onto another surface (plate, screen, block, stone)

Question 23

Edition

Answer 23

number of identical copies made from a matrix or set of matrices

Question 24

The Multiple

Answer 24

capacity to reproduce an image and generate copies

Question 25

Registration

Answer 25

to align paper so that colors/layers print in correct positions

Question 26

Impression

Answer 26

the printed image produced by the matrix

Question 27

Embossment

Answer 27

physical impression of the matrix into the printing paper