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Contemporary art and design principles crossword with terminology like performance, balance, and appropriation.
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Contemporary Art and Design Principles Crossword

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A 20-clue crossword introducing contemporary art vocabulary and core design principles. Clues cover performance art, appropriation, technique, and terms like balance, harmony, and variety, alongside indigenous materials like abaca and tikog used in traditional weaving. Ideal for middle and high school art courses or a classroom review of contemporary art concepts and design fundamentals.

Subject:
Art
Topic:
Art History
Grade Level:
7th – 9th Grades
Updated February 2026

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