Visual and Performing Arts Flashcards
Elements of Dance
Space
Time
Levels (dynamics)
Force (energy)
Styles of Dance and Movement
Ethnic and cultural dance Folk dance Modern dance Theatrical dance Social dance
Dance Interpretation
The origin and purpose of the dance
The geographic location and climate of the country
The rituals, customs, and beliefs of the culture.
Historical influences of dance
Symbolism
Abstract Dance
The Art of pure movement.
Adagio
A dance to slower tempo music. Also a type of practice exercises in dance class consisting of balance and sustained movement.
Allegro
And dance with faster lively tempo, such as fast turning movements in ballet.
Classical Dance
Refers to romantic ballet, a style of dance is taught in the original Academy‘s this started during the renaissance.
Dynamics, harmony, pitch, rhythm, Temple, tone, and timber.
The elements that distinguish music from other sounds.
Elements of Theater
Acting, theater, drama, improv, scriptwriting, technical support, stage.
How to analyze dramatic work/interpreting theater.
Intent, structure, effectiveness, worth.
Principles of Art
Balance: symmetrical/asymmetrical Contrast Emphasis Pattern Unity Linear perspective Atmospheric perspective