Visual arts

• What is a plane

  A completely flat surface
• What is visual perspective.

  How objects appear based on their distance from the viewer or from each other
• What is a scale model

  A 3d made copy of an object that is mathematically similar but may be larger or smaller than the actual size of the object
• What are scale models also known as

  Marquettes
• What is a papier mache 


  A French term for paper mixed with water used to mould into objects
• What is texture 


  The feeling of a surface, real or represented
• What is visual texture

  Refers to the perceived surface quality or feel of an object, as seen through visual clues rather than physical touch
• Self portrait 


  Is a representation of an artist or individual created by themselves
• What is armature 


  A frame work or skeleton around which a sculpture is built
• What is actual texture 


  Refers to the actual feel of the surface
• What is symmetrical Balance 


  Principle of art that involves arranging elements in a artwork, to make one side a mirror image of the other side
• What is a portrait

  An artwork of another person's face
• What is symbolic language

  Signs or symbols that are used to stand for or represent something
• What is a monument 


  A statue, building or structure created to honor someone
• What is a symbol

  An object, color, shape or image that represents an obstruct idea, concept or meaning beyond its literal interpretation
• What is a profile 


  A side view of the face
• What is contrast 


  To put different elements next to each other to make something easier to see
• What is rhythm 


  To repeat art elements and pattern
• What is related colors /analogous colors

  Colour's that are next to each other on a color wheel
• What is tone 


  The lightness or darkness of a color
• What is radial balance 


  Refers to the arrangement of visual elements around a central point or axis
• What are contour lines 


  Refers to the outline or edge of a subject or object
• What is a frottage 


  A technique used in art that involves rubbing a medium onto a sheet of paper placed over a textured object or surface
• What is to commemorate

  To honor and remember a person or event
• What is a focal point 


  The center or point of interest, where your eyes go first
• What is font 


  Is a set of characters, including letters, numbers and symbols that share a common design or style
• What is split complementary

  Involves pairing a color with the 2 colors in either side of its complementary
• What is hue 


  Refers to the dominant color family of the specific color we're looking at
• What is impasto 


  A painting technique which allows artists to add depth, emotion and physicality to their work
• What is commission 


  A specially requested artwork created by an artist for a client or patron
• What is a logo

  A symbol made up of texts and images that identifies a business
• What is merchandising 


  Products that are used to advertise, market and sell something
• What is typography 


  Includes the letters seen in an logo, that is arranged in some kind of consistent design
• What is a still life

  A type of art that depicts inanimate objects
• What is tint 


  To add white to a color