18 Questions
What type of composition is characterized by irregular outlines and asymmetry?
Organic form
Which type of perspective deals with the representation of relative distances of objects by gradations of tone or color?
Aerial perspective
What kind of forms correspond to named regular shapes, such as squares and circles?
Geometric forms
What is the representation of an appearance of distance by means of converging lines?
Linear perspective
What refers to distances or areas around, between or within components of a piece?
Space
What is the representation of objects or parts of the body as smaller from the point of view of the observer?
Foreshortening
What is the primary function of diagonal lines in a composition?
To suggest action and movement
What type of line is often used to express the personal energy and mood of an artist?
Freehand lines
Which type of line is often associated with a sense of turmoil and anxiety?
Jagged lines
What is the term for when two or more lines are drawn within a corner, following the lines of the corner?
Repetition
Which of the following types of lines is often used to express strength and dignity?
Thick lines
Which type of line is often used to create a sense of distance and calm?
Horizontal lines
What is the three-dimensional analog of shape?
Form
Which element of art is the foundation of all drawing?
Line
What is the term for the surface quality of an object that we sense through touch?
Texture
What is the term for the direction followed by anything in motion?
Edge
What is the term for the area between and around objects?
Space
What is the term for the manner in which artists use and manipulate materials to achieve the desired formal effect and communicate the desired meaning or concept?
Technique
Study Notes
Line
- Can suggest shape, pattern, form, structure, growth, depth, distance, rhythm, movement, and a range of emotions
- Can create texture and can be thick and thin
- Types of lines:
- Curved lines: suggest comfort and ease, grace, movement, flexibility, and joyousness
- Horizontal lines: suggest distance and calm, express ideas of calmness and quiescence
- Vertical lines: suggest height and strength, poised for action, express dignity
- Jagged lines: suggest turmoil and anxiety
- Diagonal lines: suggest action and movement, give animation to composition
Types of Lines
- Repetition: occurs when two or more lines are drawn within a corner following the lines of the corner
- Contrast: formed from lines that are in opposition to each other
- Transition line: connects two workflow elements, defines the next step in a workflow
Expressive Qualities of Lines
- Freehand lines: express personal energy and mood of the artist
- Mechanical lines: express rigid control
- Continuous lines: lead the eye in certain directions
- Broken lines: express the ephemeral or the insubstantial
- Thick lines: express strength
- Thin lines: express delicacy
Form
- 2 Types of forms:
- Organic forms: irregular in outline, often asymmetrical, naturally occurring
- Geometric forms: correspond to named regular shapes, such as squares, rectangles, circles, etc.
Perspective
- Deals with the effect of distance upon the appearance of objects, judges spatial relationships
- 2 Kinds of Perspective:
- Linear perspective: representation of distance by means of converging lines, deals with direction of lines and size of objects
- Aerial perspective: representation of relative distances by gradations of tone or color, objects become fainter in the distance
Space
- Refers to distances or areas around, between or within components of a piece
- Can be positive (white or light), negative (black or dark), open, closed, shallow, deep, or two-dimensional or three-dimensional
Elements of Art
- 7 Elements of Art:
- Shape: encloses a two-dimensional area, geometric or organic
- Form: encloses a three-dimensional area, three-dimensional analog of shape
- Line: foundation of all drawing, can be used in many different ways
- Color: has 3 distinct qualities: Hue, Value, and Intensity, shadows/shades from lightness to darkness
- Value: refers to the lightness or darkness of a color
- Space: refers to distances or areas around, between or within components of a piece
- Texture: surface quality of an object that we sense through touch
This quiz covers the basics of form in art and design, including organic and geometric forms, as well as the concept of perspective in art.
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