Art Terminology 

Analyzing artwork is the ability to talk about what you see and what it means.
​Art specific vocabulary helps artists and viewers talk about what they see using a common language with nuanced meanings.

• Elements of Art
• Principles of Design
• Composition Terms
• Technical Terms by Medium

Elements of Art

Line

Shape

Form

Color

Value

Texture

Space

Principles of Design

Balance

Contrast

Dominance

Pattern

Movement

Rhythm

Variety

Unity

Composition Concepts

Style

Perspective

Vantage Point

Photography Conventions

Technical Terms by Medium

Collage

Graphic Design

Hand Lettering

Drawing Styles

Shading Techniques

Ceramics

Painting

Printmaking

Paper Mache

Stop-motion Animation