continuity [Art & Design Foundations] - Northern Michigan …
Continuity is a gestalt concept that refers to the visual tendency to create continuous figures. Continuity is most commonly (though not exclusively) exhibited in the perception of lines and refers to the tendency to “carry the line forward.”
closure [Art & Design Foundations]
Closure is a gestalt concept the refers to the visual tendency to create closed shapes even when part of the shape is missing. Closure bridges gaps in shapes and implies a complete shape. Closure with gaps in lines. A circle and square are perceived. Closure with gaps in shape.
proximity [Art & Design Foundations] - Northern Michigan …
In this example, one would probably describe it as an image of two groups. It exhibits good proximity. (note: proximity does not require identical shapes, as in the group on the right)
local_color [Art & Design Foundations] - Northern Michigan …
Local color specifically refers to a use of color that is based on observation. For example, painting a banana yellow would be use of local color. Local color is also referred to as descriptive color. Another method of color use is expressive color. Local color - a red apple:
dynamic [Art & Design Foundations] - Northern Michigan University
Something that is dynamic can be described as possessing or displaying energy/force or motion. Something that is static shows no change. It is characterized by a lack of movement, animation, or progression. (Static is a similar concept to stasis, though stasis is a term specific to having actual motion.). Static - stable, single dominant axis (horizontal), similarity of shapes (Inspired by ...