Monday, November 1, 2010

 
LINE- linear marks made with pen or brush or edge created when two                                                                                               shapes meet.
                              SHAPE- Defined area of geometric or organic form.
                                DIRECTION- Horizontal, vertical, or oblique.
                                  SIZE- Relationship of the area occupied by one shape to that of the other.
                                   TEXTURE- Surface quality of a shape- rough, smooth, soft, hard, glossy, etc.
                                    COLOR- Hue.
                                   VALUE- Lightness or darkness of a color.
                                  BALANCE- Similar to balance in physics.
                                  GRADATION- Size and direction produce linear perspective.
                                 REPETITION- With variation is interesting, without it can be monotonous.
                              CONTRAST- To compare to show differences.
                               HARMONY- Visually satisfying effect of combined colors.

                            DOMINANCE- Gives a painting interest.
                            UNITY- Ideas being expressed in paintings.

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