vocabulary 1


abstract - Artwork in which the subject matter is stated in a brief, simplified manner. Little or no attempt is made to represent images realistically, and objects are often simplified or distorted

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

content - Message, idea, or feelings expressed in a work of art

contrast -  Difference between two or more elements (e.g., value, color, texture) in a composition; juxtaposition of dissimilar elements in a work of art; also, the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of a picture

elements of art -  Sensory components used to create works of art: line, color, shape/form, texture, value, space

hue - Refers to the name of a color 

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

line -  A point moving in space. Line can vary in width, length, curvature, color, or direction

middle ground - Area of a two-dimensional work of art between foreground and background

monochromatic - A color scheme involving the use of only one hue that can vary in value or intensity