More Detailed Vocab Flashcards
Negative Space
The air space that surrounds drawn objects
positive space
The objects themselves that are drawn
Linear perspective
System used to draw objects in 3-D space by using vanishing points and Eye level
Vanishing point
Points on eye level where lines recede diagonally
Horizon line
The eye level where the viewer sees the picture
Proceed
To advance toward the viewer
Recede
To move away from the viewer
Push/Pull
Creates contrast; dark behind light advances, light behind dark recedes
Angle of distortion
Created by position of objects relative to the eye level
Proportion
Correct size relationship b/w parts of the picture plane
Foreground
Closest to the viewer; things are larger
Midground
Avg size
Background
Farthest away from viewer, smallest size
Overlap
One object in front of another creating an illusion of space