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1. based on real people, places and things but does not look like the real people,
places and things. This style shows an object you can name but does not show
it clearly.
abstract ab-ˈstrakt , ˈab-ˌ

3. a water based paint that has a (polymer) plastic binder and dries to a
permanent covering.
acrylic paint ə-ˈkri-lik

4. colors found side by side on the color wheel which are closely
related
analogous ə-ˈna-lə-gəs

6. the art of designing buildings
architecture ˈär-kə-ˌtek-chər

7. Judging by the architecture, I'd say we're around the year 200,000,
and if you listen...

8. the process and the results of critical thinking about art. The
parts are: describe, analyze, interpret, and judge.
art critique ˈärt krə-ˈtēk , kri-
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9. a person who creates works of art.
artist ˈär-tist
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10. All right, so I'm a sucky artist.
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11. not being the same on both sides.
asymmetrical ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl
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12. the illusion of depth and distance created by using the weather in a landscape
and dull, pale colors with hazy details in the background of a painting.
atmospheric perspective ˌat-mə-ˈsfir-ik , -ˈsfer- pər-ˈspek-tiv
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13. Cruel is a matter of perspective.
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14. the principle of design that refers to the visual equalization of the elements in a
work of art so that one side of the artwork does not appear heavier than the
other side. Balance may also be radial, symmetrical, or asymmetrical.
Balance ˈba-lən(t)s
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15. She needs her big hair to balance things out.
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16. a tightly stretched cloth surface on which to paint.
Canvas ˈkan-vəs
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17. Gentlemen, we are entering the realm... - of the ancient art form
of paint on canvas.
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