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Question		Answer
What is artistic style? start learning		The constant elements, qualities, and expressions in the art of an individual or a group
What do art historians identify style in terms of? start learning		Period/culture, group of artists, individual artist, or certain characteristics
How are visual qualities most effectively discussed? start learning		In terms of opposites
Color What issues we must consider? start learning		Identifying the different hues & determining whether range of colors is emphasized
Mass, Volume, Space start learning		Mass & volume indicate whether artworks convey sense of substantial form. Space indicates whether artworks convey sense of 3D.
Line What are liner works, both in reference to painting and graphic arts & to sculpture and architecture? start learning		For 2D art, linear works emphasize lines, silhouettes, and linear contours; contrasts with art that emphasizes light and shadow & indistinct edges. For 3D art, linear works emphasize exterior contours of the form.
Scale, What must we consider when discussing scale? start learning		Scale refers to the relative size of the objects within an artwork & of the whole work relative to a viewer. A consistent scale could be used V certain elements could be emphasize by size. Also, the size of the work could overwhelm V invite the viewer.

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