can refer to lines, shapes and forms. root-like, free form, curved
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description
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first step in the art critique process, simply describe what is immediately perceived
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space
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two dimensional or three dimensional artwork showing width, height and depth, can be empty or full
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positive space
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object filling the space
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aesthetics
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set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty
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line quality
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mark between two points, can be thick, thin, etc
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negative space
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empty space around objects
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symmetrical
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same on both sides
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interpret
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third step in the art critique process in order to figure out artist intent and what the artwork means
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analogous colors
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colors next to each other on the color wheel
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rhythm and movement
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principle of art used to show movement and direct viewer's eye through the work, usually achieved by repetition of certain elements like line, shapes and colors.
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contrast
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arrangement of opposite elements
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asymmetrical
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not the same on both sides
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tertiary colors
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one primary color and on secondary color mixed together - blue green
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complementary colors
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colors across from each other on the color wheel
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repetition
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many of a thing or element, act of repeating something
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tint
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adding white to a color
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value
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light to dark to show dimension in color and monochromatic
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analysis
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second step in the art critique process, visual analysis addressing the formal elements of the work of art such as color, line,texture and size
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hue
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another word for color
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shape
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a flat enclosed "line"
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perspective
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visual tool artists use to show depth and space on a flat surface
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judgement
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fourth step in the art critique process, determine and defend personal opinion of artwork
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emphasis
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objects viewer is drawn to through the use of elements of art