10 Questions
What is the term for the stylized representation of natural forms, which deals with artistic ideals or conventions more than observation?
Stylized representation
What is the visual pulling or straining between points in a composition?
Tension
What is the term for a shape that represents an abstract concept or idea?
Symbol
What is the balance between opposing visual forces in a composition?
Balance
What is the manner and skill with which artists use their tools and materials?
Technique
What is the term for the actual and visual feel of surface areas?
Texture
What is the term for the contrast between opposing degrees of lightness or darkness?
Value
What is the term for a three-dimensional quality in a composition?
Volume
What is the term for the state of being motionless in a composition?
Static
What is the term for the artistic ideals or conventions that influence an artist's representation of natural forms?
Stylized representation
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