the expression of an experience.

the language of art

the most basic of all visual objets.

the organizing ideas that controls the visual elements.

The element of art that is a flat figure created when actual or implied lines meet to enclose a space.

Element of art that refers to the darkness or the lightness of a surface

A smooth change , as in from light to dark, from rough to smooth or from one color to another.

Is an art term that describes the illusion of space or depth on a flat surface.

Principle; visual action, making a viewers eyes track across the art.

An obvious directional flow or movement in an artwork.

Principle; making one object or element stand out.

Term for dominance; the part of an artwork that is most important, powerful or has the most influence on the viewer.

Art or elements that attracts attention on a work.

Is how long a part of an artwork will hold a viewers attention.

The even pattern of empty space between objects

Painting technique of using a lot of paint and water on their brush

Painting technique of using very little paint or water on a brush

A person who creates special frame by frame illustrations for the motion picture industry

is a common philosophy or goal, followed by a group of artists during a restricted period of time,

abstract, representation, naturalism, and realism.

art that does not attempt to represent external reality, but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors, and textures.

is the use of signs that stand in for and take the place of something else.

(in art and literature) a style and theory of representation based on the accurate depiction of detail.

in the arts may be generally defined as the attempt to represent subject matter truthfully, without artificiality and avoiding artistic conventions, implausible, exotic and supernatural elements.