Composition and Elements of Art
Across
- 6. The part of the design that catches the viewer's attention
- 9. How things fit together and relate to each other in terms of size and scale
- 10. When opposite elements are arranged together
- 12. Connects one point to another point. They can be straight, curved, diagonal, or zigzag
- 13. Refers to how light or dark a color is. Black and white are on the extreme ends of the spectrum.
- 14. Three-dimensional figures with length, width, and depth, such as pyramids and cubes.
- 15. Separate parts working together in a composition
- 16. Motion within an artwork
Down
- 1. The movement within a piece of art that helps the eye travel through the piece to a point of focus
- 2. The way in which elements of an artwork are combined or arranged
- 3. A design that repeats shapes, lines and colors, that can be found anywhere
- 4. The part of an artwork that appeals to the viewer's sense of touch. Components of an artwork can seem soft, prickly, rough, slick,or fluffy.
- 5. The distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture, and space
- 7. The area that's occupied by an object as well as the area around it. It gives a feeling of depth to the artwork.
- 8. Defined by their hue, value, and intensity. They have a major influence on the mood of the artwork.
- 11. Two-dimensional figures formed by a closed line. Examples include squares and circles, but shapes can also be free-form.