Element Cuts Vocabulary

Asymmetry- A lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something.

Balance- The way in which the elements in visual arts are arranged to create a feeling of equilibrium in an artwork. The three types of balance are symmetry, asymmetry, and radial.

Collage- An artistic composition made of various materials (e.g., paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface.

Composition- The overall placement and organization of elements in a work of art, as well as the interrelationships between individual elements.

Elements of Design- Sensory components used to create and talk about works of art: Line, color, shape/form, texture, value, space.

Geometric Shape- Any shape or form having more mathematic than organic design. Geometric designs are typically made with straight lines or shapes from geometry.

Line- An element of art that refers to the continuous mark made on a surface by a moving point. In visual art, a delineation or fracturing of space in color or black and white. Line qualities can vary in width, length, gesture, color, direction, etc.

Negative Space- Shapes or spaces that are or represent the area unoccupied by objects.

Positive Space- Shapes or spaces in an image that represent solid objects or forms.

Principles of Design- A design concept describing the ways in which the elements of an image are arranged (Example: balance, contrast, dominance, emphasis, movement, repetition, rhythm, variation, unity)

Shape- A two-dimensional area or plane that may be open or closed, free form or geometric. It can be found in nature or created by humans.

Space- The area between, around, above, below, or contained within objects. Spaces are areas defined by the shapes and forms around them and within them, just as shapes and forms are defined by the space around and within them.

Symmetry- A balance of parts on opposite sides of a perceived midline, giving the appearance of equal visual weight.

I created a radial composition by making all my shapes start at one point then expanding out. I used geometric shapes. I used 2 dimensional geometric shapes that were triangles and circles. I have lines going in diagonal directions. I evenly spaced my triangles to give my art a radial composition. The hardest part of this project was cutting out the shapes, especially the circles. I had trouble making the circles perfectly round. I used green because since I had a radial composition, it reminded me of the sun and the sun reminds me of nature. I used the rule of thirds by starting at the bottom and my lines going more up towards the left.

Mixed Media Vocabulary

Abstract- A style of art that is not realistic. Unusual lines, colors, and shapes make the subject look unrealistic. It is often characterized by the use of geometric lines and shapes and bold, bright colors.

Acrylics- Quick drying, plastic polymer pigment used with water.

Additives- The process of adding or joining parts and/or visual elements together to create a painting, collage or sculpture (as opposed to subtractive).

Background- The part of the picture plane that seems to be farthest from the viewer.

Foreground- Part of a two-dimensional artwork that appears to be nearer the viewer or in the “front” of the image. Middle ground and background are the parts of the picture that appear to be farther and farthest away.

Intensity- Also called chroma or saturation; refers to the brightness of a color (a color is full in intensity only when in its pure form and unmixed). Color intensity can be changed by adding black, white, gray or an opposite color on the color wheel.

Middle Ground- Area of a two-dimensional work of art between the foreground (closest to the front) and background (furthest receded).

Mixed Media- An artwork in which more than one type of art material is used.

Nonobjective- Having no recognizable object or subject; also, nonrepresentational.

Watercolor- A transparent pigment used with water. Paintings done with this medium are known as watercolors.

My background consisted of 3 colors, red, orange, and yellow. My middle ground was the screen printing, I had yellow leaves and a white triangular pattern. The foreground was my zentangling, I drew dots around the spiral and 4 black lines on 1 side of the spiral. The hardest part about the layering process was when I had to zentangle on the string glue which was hard because it took a while for the sharpie to show on the glue. The technique I used was being patience because if I wasn't patience, I wouldn't have gotten the zentangling done. I learned that during the layering process, there was a lot of down time because we had to wait for each layer to dry. I wish that I would've learned to screen print a little more so that the colors would show up better. I would put more tape between each step to give my artwork a more distinct look.

Print Making

Contour- The outline of a shape.

Cross-hatching- A method of showing value by using parallel lines at different angles that get darker as they are drawn closer together.

Focal Point- The area in a work of art that an artist emphasizes.

Horizon Line- In an artwork, the line where the ground and sky appear to meet.

Monochromatic- A color scheme using only tints and shades of a single color.

Monoprint- A print made from a plate that can be used only once.

Neutrals- A word used for black, white, and tints and shades of gray. (Some artists use tints and shades of brown as neutrals.)

Plate- In printmaking, a piece of flat material, such as wood or metal, with a design on the surface. The plate is used to print the design.

Print- An artwork created by making an impression of a design.

Print making- The transference of an image from one surface (plate or block) to another (usually paper) with ink. The process of making one or more prints.

Relief Printing- A print made by covering a printing block with ink or paint and pressing paper onto the block. The areas or lines gouged out do not print. (Examples: woodcut, block print, linocut, styrofoam plate, etc.

My design is original because I came up with it, no artist influenced my design. I started off making a house shape using a square and a triangle. I then added and additional house on the right and left and 1 on top. In total I had 4 houses. I also had triangles throughout the design to fill in dead space and I also added lines to connect the houses. The colors I chose went well with the color of my paper. I thought if I chose colors that went well with my paper, the disign would stand out more. I preferred using the color reduction technique because .

Batik Vocabulary

Chroma- The purity of a color or its freedom from white or gray.

Color relationships- Also called color schemes or harmonies. The relationships of colors on the color wheel. Basic color schemes include monochromatic, analogous, and complementary

Color Wheel- A circular diagram of the spectrum used to show the relationships between the colors

Contrast- The differences in elements, opposites.

Emphasis- The significance or importance given to an element of design.

Movement- Visual flow through the composition.

Pattern- Repeated colors, lines, shapes, or textures in an artwork. Pattern is a principal of design. Also, a plan or model to be followed when making something.

Repetition- Repetition refers to one object or shape repeated.

Rhythm- The repeating of one or several elements to create movement.

Tint- A color such as pink that is created by mixing a hue with white. Also, a light value of a color.

Tjanting- A tool used in creating batik patterns. (Batik is a wax resist decorative technique used on fabric.) They hold and dispense hot wax in such a way that the artist can control the pattern laid down by the wax with a great deal of precision.

Triad- The three color scheme on the color wheel based on a logical relationship.

Value- The element of art that describes the lightness or darkness of a hue.

My color order was light yellow, yellow, light blue, blue, dark blue, light green, green, dark green, grey, and lastly light purple. The hardest part about the batik process was waxing because you had to be very patient and cautious. I learned that making blue into purple is very hard. I had to dip blue in red multiple times before it turned grey, then I dipped the cloth into purple making a light purple at the end. I wish I knew to use the wax more carefully because it was very hard to control on the cloth. If I got to start over again I would me less detail on my batik so that it would be easier to wax.

Silk Painting Vocabulary

Analogous Color- Colors that appear next to each other on the color wheel. Analagous colors have one hue in common. For example, blue, blue-green, and blue-violet all contain blue. Also called related colors.

Color- The visual sensation dependent on the reflection or absorption of light from a given surface. An element of art made up of three distinct qualities: hue, intensity, and value.

Complementary Colors- Colors that contrast with one another. Complementary colors are opposite one another on the color wheel.

Cool Colors- The family of colors that includes greens, blues, and violets. Cool colors bring to mind cool things, places, and feelings.

Gutta Resist- Prevents dye from reaching the fabric; it resists the dye.

Intermediate Colors- Colors that are a mixture of a primary and a secondary color. Blue-green, red-orange, and red-violet are examples of intermediate colors.

Primary Colors- Colors that are mixed to make all other colors. The primary colors are red, yellow, and blue.

Secondary Color- A color made by mixing two primary colors. An equal mixture of primary colors. The secondary colors are green, violet, and orange.

Warm Colors- The family of colors that includes reds, yellows, and oranges. Warm colors bring to mind warm things, places, and feelings.

The flames are relevant to me because I like the outdoors. The spikes show how I have a crazy side. Arrows are relevant to me because I like movement, especially in sports. I chose a nature theme for my colors. Pink represents the sky, orange represents the sun, blue represents the water, and green represents trees. I excelled in doing the gutta. A challenge was painting because it kept leaking over the gutta.

Critique Vocabulary

Analyse- Describe two (or more) situations and present the similarities between them. Compare Contemplate carefully and reflectively with regard to taking some action or forming an opinion.

Art Criticism- An organized system for looking at the visual arts; a process of appraising what we want students to know and be able to do.

Consider- Describe two (or more) situations and present the differences between them.

Contrast- Prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating and explaining with examples or practical application.

Demonstrate- Present the characteristics of a particular topic.

Describe- Offer a considered and balanced review of a particular topic. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by research evidence and sound argument.

Discuss- Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations of different evidence and arguments.

Evaluate- Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.

Examine- Describe, giving reasons.

Explain- Study, analyse or examine systematically through a process of discovery.

Explore- Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature.

Identify- Use knowledge and understanding to explain, represent symbolically and, where appropriate, draw inferences and create meaning.

Interpret- Observe, study, or make a detailed and systematic examination, in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Investigate- Offer for observation, examination or consideration, to show or display a creative act.

Glass Vocabulary

Description- Description is identifying the literal qualities or realistic presentation of subject matter, along with the elements of art found. It demands only the facts of what can be seen, often in one or more works of art; and partly two or more works can be described by comparing them to each other.

Design- A plan, or to plan. The organization or composition of a work; the skilled arrangement of its parts. An effective design is one in which the elements of art and principles of design have been combined to achieve an overall sense of unity.

Dominance- The part of a composition that is emphasized, has the greatest visual weight, the most important, powerful, or has the most influence. A certain color can be dominant, and so can an object,line, shape, or texture.

Form- The element of art that refers to an object with three-dimensions (height, width, and depth) and encloses volume.

Hue- The colors name. Example: red

Proportion- The relation of one thing to another with respect to size and placement.

Variety- The combination of elements or art, such as line, shape, or color, in an artwork. Variety is a principle of design.

For my first pendant I chose the colors black, green, red, and yellow because those are the colors my mom wears most often. For my second pendant I chose the colors brown, red, yellow, green, blue and clear because those colors remind me of my childhood when I would play with Legos. After the glass melted, the edges would be rounded off and smoother which made it more comfortable for someone to wear on a regular basis. The hardest part of the making a pendant was cutting the glass. Every time I cut the glass, I had a hard time making all the edges nice and smooth. My mom will receive my first pendant and my sister will receive my second pendant for Christmas.