2D Design
Artwork that is on a flat surface such as drawing and painting… Has Height and width.
3D Design
Artwork that is on a flat surface such as drawing and painting… Has Height and width.
What is the difference between 2D and 3D Design?
They both have height and width but only 3D has depth and takes up space.
Abstract
Artwork that is not realistic; often based on something real
Aerial or Atmospheric Perspective
The effect of distance shown through changes of color or haziness
Collage
Groupings of different textures, objects, and materials that are glued onto a flat surface.
Composition
The manner in which the forms, lines, colors are arranged in an artwork.
Contour Line
An outline drawing of a form or object
Crosshatching
To create differences in value through a crossed series of lines
Design
The organization of The Elements in an eye pleasing way
Drawings
Artwork usually done in pen, pencil, charcoal, etc on paper or a flat surface
Foreshortening
The technique of distortion in perspective in order for the object to appear three dimensional
Linear Perspective
A technical system that allows depth to be shown on a 2-D surface; normally done with a ruler; lines are very straight and precise.
Media
The technical name for “art supplies” - what you use to create with; ie pens, pencils, paints, pastels, etc.
Mixed Media
Work that is done with a varieties of medias i.e. paint, drawings, collage, etc.
Modeling
Varying the values to suggest a 3-d quality to a subject
Non-Objective Art
An abstract artwork not based on anything in reality
Paint
Pigment held together with a binder; ie oil paint is made from mixing an oil based binder with powder pigment
Still Life
A composition featuring inanimate objects such as flowers or food
