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Friday, February 4, 2011

The Google Art Project

Here is a great new art resource!!! The Art Project, powered by Google, is a single source for touring 17 of the world's museums! You can tour galleries and take close up looks at individual artworks.

Click HERE and check it out!

6th grade vocabulary

Highlight=the place on the object that receives the most direct light from the source.
Half-Tones=the place on the object that receives light from the light source.
Core Shadow=where the oject receives the least amount of light because those parts of the object are on the opposite side from the light.
Reflected Light=light bouncing up onto the back side of the object from the surface the object is sitting on.
Cast Shadow=the area behind the object where the light is blocked by the object. The cast shadow is always darkest directly below the object.
Tessellation=a collection of shapes thta fit together with no overlaps or gaps
Optical Illusion=an image that deceives a person, leading to a misinterpretation of its meaning.
Vertical=perpendicular to the horizon line
Horizontal=parallel to the horizon line
Parallel=never intersects
Perpendicular=intersects at a right angle
Horizon Line=where sky and land meet.
Vanishing Point=the spot (usually on the horizon line) where objects dissappear
bird's eye view=seen from above
normal eye view=looking at it straight on
worm's eye view=seen from below
Transparent=completely see through (like regular glass).
Translucent=only light can travel through (like a privacy glass).
Opaque=not see through (like a wall).
Slip=clay and water mixed to make "glue".
Score=to cut
Form Follows Function=function (what it's used for) has to be designed first, then form (shape) can be designed.
Primary=1st. The primary colors are red, yellow, and blue.
Secondary=2nd. The secondary colors are orange, green, and violet.
Tertiary=3rd. The tertiary colors are yellow-orange, red-orange, red-violet, blue-violet, blue-green, and yellow-green.
Neutral=does not choose sides. Brown, black, and white.
Hue=pure color
Tint=a hue with white mixed in.
Shade=a hue with black mixed in.
Complimentary=colors opposite on the wheel. An exciting scheme.
Analogous=colors next to each other on the wheel. A calm scheme.
Triadic=triangle of colors on the wheel. A very balanced scheme
Monochromatic=one color. Shows lack of emotions
Negative Space=the shapes made by the space around an object.
Elements of Art=The basic building blocks of art. They are 1. Shape 2. Line 3. Color 4. Texture 5. Value 6. Space 7. Form
Blocking in=Starting a drawing with simple shapes.
Portfolio= A file or folder to keep work in over time.

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Friday, February 4, 2011

The Google Art Project

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Friday, February 4, 2011

The Google Art Project

Here is a link back to the school web site!

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Websites about Famous Artists

Fun Art web sites!

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