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- Golden ratio
- A proportion approximately 1.618, often used in design for aesthetically pleasing compositions; it appears in nature and classical art.
- Gestalt proximity
- The principle that objects close together are perceived as a group, influencing layout and visual hierarchy in design.
- CMYK color model
- A subtractive color model using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks, standard for print production.
- Kerning
- The adjustment of space between individual pairs of letters to achieve visually balanced typography.
- One-point perspective
- A drawing method where parallel lines converge to a single vanishing point on the horizon, creating depth.
- A-series paper
- International standard paper sizes where each size is half the area of the previous, starting with A0 at 1 square meter.
- Complementary colors
- Colors opposite each other on the color wheel, such as red and green, which create high contrast when paired.
- Design thinking
- A human-centered, iterative process with stages: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test.
- Figure-ground relationship
- A Gestalt principle describing how people distinguish an object (figure) from its surrounding background (ground).
- RGB color model
- An additive color model using red, green, and blue light, used in digital screens and displays.
- Tracking
- The uniform adjustment of spacing between all letters in a word or block of text, affecting overall density.
- Rule of thirds
- A composition guideline that divides an image into a 3x3 grid and places key elements along the lines or intersections.
- Cross-hatching
- A shading technique using intersecting sets of parallel lines to create value and texture in a drawing.
- Isometric projection
- A method of visual representation where three axes are equally foreshortened, typically at 120 degrees, with no vanishing points.
- Negative space
- The area around and between subjects in a composition, often used to define shapes and improve drawing accuracy.
- Vanishing point
- A point on the horizon line where parallel lines appear to converge in perspective drawing.
- Tint
- A color produced by adding white to a base hue, increasing lightness.
- Shade
- A color produced by adding black to a base hue, decreasing lightness.
- Tone
- A color produced by adding gray to a base hue, reducing saturation.
- Leading
- The vertical spacing between lines of text, measured from baseline to baseline.
- Contour drawing
- A drawing technique that defines the edges and surface ridges of a subject using continuous lines, often without lifting the pencil.
- Gesture drawing
- A quick, loose drawing that captures the essence of a pose or movement, focusing on rhythm and flow rather than detail.
- Value scale
- A gradient of tones from light to dark, used to represent light and shadow in drawing and design.
- Silhouette
- The outlined shape of a subject, often used in storyboards and design to ensure clear, readable forms.
- Two-point perspective
- A drawing method using two vanishing points on the horizon to represent objects at an angle, showing depth and volume.
- Hatching
- A shading technique using closely spaced parallel lines to create tonal value.
- Stippling
- A shading technique using small dots to create texture and value; denser dots produce darker areas.
- Proportion in figure drawing
- The relative size of body parts; the average adult is about 7.5 heads tall, with the head being roughly one-eighth of total height.
- Leading lines
- Compositional lines that guide the viewer's eye toward a focal point, creating depth and movement.
- Color wheel
- A circular diagram organizing hues to show relationships like complementary, analogous, and triadic color schemes.
- Analogous colors
- Colors adjacent to each other on the color wheel, such as blue, blue-green, and green, creating harmonious schemes.
- Figure drawing
- The art of drawing the human form, focusing on anatomy, proportion, and pose to capture realistic or expressive representations.