Vocabulary of Art Terms

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Across
  1. 3. the repeating of an object or symbol all over the work of art
  2. 6. when object sits on top and partially hides another
  3. 9. the path the viewer’s eye takes through the work of art, often to focal area
  4. 12. three-dimensional shapes expressing length, width, and depth
  5. 13. the feeling of unity created when all parts relate well with each other
  6. 15. the part of the design that catches the viewer’s attention
  7. 16. the feeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art
  8. 17. the surface quality that can be seen and felt
Down
  1. 1. works with pattern to make the work of art seem active
  2. 2. the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture, and space
  3. 4. light reflected off objects
  4. 5. a mark with greater length than width
  5. 7. a technique showing strong modeling/shading with a great deal of contrast between lights and darks
  6. 8. creates a mood like music or dancing
  7. 10. the use of several elements of design to hold the viewer’s attention and to guide the viewer’s eye through and around the work of art
  8. 11. the area between and around objects
  9. 14. a closed line that can be geometric or organic