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- 5. In painting, a thin layer of transparent paint. In ceramics, a thin coating of minerals fused to clay by firing
- 6. The common name of a color in relation to the color spectrum, such as yellow, red, blue. Also known as Hue
- 8. A flat figure created when actual or implied lines meet to surround a space
- 10. A large difference between two things: for example, rough and smooth, yellow and purple, and light and shadow. Contrast usually adds excitement
- 12. A general term for any shape or form that we see as part separate from the background
- 15. A way of combining visual elements to produce a sense of action
- 18. Clay combined with water or vinegar, to form a thick liquid. Slip is used on scored areas of clay to join pieces of clay together
- 20. Perspective A system of drawing used to give a flat surface dimension and depth that uses vanishing points.
- 21. The way a surface feels or how it looks like it could:would feel
- 22. A drawing done quickly to show the important parts of a subject
- 23. A line which shows or describes the edges, ridges or outline of a shape or form
- 25. A term used in art for the actual measurements of length, width, and depth
- 29. A hollow shape used to make one or many copies of an object
- 31. The relation of one object to another
- 32. Any three-dimensional object
- 34. A form of visual rhythm created in an artwork by repeating two or more different artistic elements, one beside or near the other
- 38. A work of art created by gluing bits of paper, fabrics, scraps, photographs, or other materials to a flat surface
- 42. A mark created by a point that moves across a surface
- 43. Wheel A curricular chart of colors of the visible color spectrum. It is commonly used to remember color relationships when working with pigments
- 47. Colors that are directly opposite each other on the color wheel when complements are mixed together they make a neutral brown or gray
- 48. A thin liquid applied to a surface to help prevent smearing, flaking or fading
- 53. A form that is solid,flat and thick
- 54. Parts of the artwork that appear to be in the distance or behind the objects in the foreground
- 55. A gradual, smooth change, as in from light to dark, from rough to smooth, or from one color to another
- 56. A temporary show or display of a group of artworks
- 58. In a scene or artwork, the part that seems closest to the viewer
- 60. A principle of design that describes the arrangement of parts of an artwork
- 61. The part of the artwork that is most powerful, important or has the most influence on the viewer
- 63. Colors One of three basic colors (red, yellow, blue) that cannot be made by mixing any other color
- 67. A feeling that all parts of a design are working together as a team
- 68. A type of visual or actual movement in an artwork
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- 1. An element of art that means the darkness or lightness of a surface
- 2. The empty or open area between, around, above, below, or within objects
- 3. The process of adding heat to clay object in order to harden it permanently
- 4. A full-sized drawing used as a plan for a painting, especially for a mural. It can also be a funny drawing that tells a story
- 7. A change in form, shape, detail or appearance that makes an object different from others
- 9. Any coloring matter, usually a fine powder, mixed with a liquid or binder to make paint, ink, dyes or crayons
- 11. A work of art with three dimensions
- 13. Ceramic that has been fired once without being glazed
- 14. Having a dull texture. Opposite of glossy and shiny.
- 16. Media Any artwork that is made with more than one medium
- 17. An artist's way of using art materials to create a desired artwork
- 19. Any surface that is flat
- 23. A soft drawing material made from charred wood or vines
- 24. To create, form or design something by arranging separate parts to create a whole
- 26. Plural of medium. The materials used by an artist and the special techniques that make their use expressive
- 27. A line that shows or creates the outer edges of a shape or form
- 28. Point An area of an artwork that attracts the viewer's attention
- 30. Techniques for creating a look of depth on a two-dimensional surface
- 33. A drawing done without tracing paper or drawing tools such as a ruler or compass
- 35. Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind the surface can be clearly seen
- 36. A type of visual balance in which the two sides of a composition are different yet balanced
- 37. A process used to get air out bubbles out of clay
- 39. Not allowing light to go through. An object you cannot see through
- 40. A person skilled in creating artwork
- 41. A sculpture technique in which a three-dimensional form is shaped in a soft material such as clay
- 44. The plan, organization, or arrangement of elements in a work of art
- 45. A line, shape or texture created by putting paint on a surface with a paint brush
- 46. Drawing A drawing which consists or primarily the outside of the object
- 49. Area in a work of art that catches the eye of the viewer
- 50. The art of making artwork with clay
- 51. A sample of an artist's work
- 52. In clay work, artists score groves or make scratched into surfaces of clay that will be joined
- 53. Colors A color made by mixing two equal amounts of two primary colors
- 57. A choice of lines, colors or shapes, repeated over and over in a planned way
- 59. The background of an artwork.
- 62. The result of an artist's means of expression. The use of materials, design qualities, methods of work, and choice of subject matter
- 64. The material and technique used by and artist to create a work of art.
- 65. Criticism The process and the result of thinking carefully about art
- 66. An oven similar to a furnace used to fire ceramics
- 69. The common name of a color in or related to the color spectrum