6. LINE A path traced by a moving point or a mark with the point being the smallest of all visual elements. Movement, direction and emphasis implied by lines convey different characteristics and psychological effects. Types of lines: actual, implied, incised, raised, contour, variation, cross-hatched, lines formed by edges Linear forms are interpreted as lines
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25. SPACE In 3-dimensions, an area in which anything with mass exists. In 2-dimensions, it only has height and width, but no depth. It is a limited or unlimited area appearing to advance, recede, or extend in all directions.
30. VALUE The relative lightness or darkness of a color in relation to another, as well as the relationship of light to dark. Hue – the name used to distinguish one color from another. The word “hue” is used interchangeably with the term “color.” Tint – a color lighter than the hue’s normal value. Adding white usually produces a tint. Shade – a color darker than the hue’s normal value. Adding black usually produces a shade.
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44. LIGHT A type of radiant energy that reveals the world of forms and spatial relationships. Actual light – Natural light. Light produced by electricity. In art, this type of light is used in architecture and some sculpture. The illusion of light – Light which is created in an artwork by the use of paint or another medium. The artist most often creates this illusion with value changes.
79. PERSPECTIVE Any system for depicting the illusion of 3-dimensional space on a 2-dimensional surface. LINEAR perspective (also called scientific) one-point -- two-point Isometric perspective Aerial perspective Ground perspective
95. TIME A progression or sequence that creates an actual or implied sense of life/time passing. Time is the element in which we live. It is sometimes referred to as the forth dimension.
142. SCALE Size in relation to a standard or “normal” size. ------------------------------------------------------------- The size relationships between parts of a whole or between two or more items perceived as a unit. PROPORTION