Art Elements Flashcards

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What are the three properties of color?

Hue, Value, Intensity (correct)

Brightness, Purity, Darkness

Tone, Shade, Tint

Lightness, Darkness, Brightness

What is form in art?

An element of art that is 3 dimensional and encloses volume.

What defines a line in art?

An element defined by a point moving in space.

What is shape in art?

An element that is 2 dimensional, flat, or limited to height and width. Signup and view all the answers

What does space refer to in art?

An element by which positive and negative areas are defined. Signup and view all the answers

What does texture refer to in art?

The way things feel or look as if they might feel if touched. Signup and view all the answers

What is value in terms of art?

The lightness or darkness of tones or colors. Signup and view all the answers

What is balance in art?

A way of combining elements to add a feeling of equilibrium or stability. Signup and view all the answers

What is contrast in art?

A technique for creating a focal point using differences in elements. Signup and view all the answers

What is movement in art?

A principle used to create the look and feeling of action. Signup and view all the answers

What is pattern in art?

A principle that refers to a 2 dimensional decorative visual repetition. Signup and view all the answers

What does emphasis mean in art?

A way of combining elements to stress the differences between those elements. Signup and view all the answers

What is rhythm in art?

A principle that indicates movement through repeated elements. Signup and view all the answers

What is unity in art?

The quality of wholeness achieved through effective use of elements and principles. Signup and view all the answers

What is a shade in color theory?

A dark value of hue made by adding black to it. Signup and view all the answers

and are neutral colors.

Black, White Signup and view all the answers

Name 3 warm colors.

Red, Orange, Yellow Signup and view all the answers

Name 3 cool colors.

Blue, Green, Violet Signup and view all the answers

What is a value scale?

A scale that starts with black and progresses to white. Signup and view all the answers

What is a tint?

A light value of a hue made by mixing the hue with white. Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary colors?

Red, Yellow, Blue Signup and view all the answers

What are the secondary colors?

Orange, Green, Violet Signup and view all the answers

What are intermediate or tertiary colors?

Colors made by mixing a primary color with a secondary color. Signup and view all the answers

What are complementary colors?

Colors that are opposite of each other on the color wheel. Signup and view all the answers

What are analogous colors?

Colors that sit side by side on the color wheel and share a common hue. Signup and view all the answers

What is a monochromatic color scheme?

A color scheme using only one hue and its tints and shades. Signup and view all the answers

What is a focal point in art?

The first part of a work to attract the viewer's attention. Signup and view all the answers

What is symmetrical balance?

A type of balance where two halves of a composition are identical mirror images. Signup and view all the answers

What is asymmetrical balance?

Informal balance where unlike objects have equal visual weight. Signup and view all the answers

What is proportion in art?

The principle concerned with size relationships of one part to another. Signup and view all the answers

What is intensity in terms of color?

The brightness or dullness of a hue. Signup and view all the answers

What is a graphic designer?

An artist who plans posters, billboards, and visual communications. Signup and view all the answers

What is direct light?

When a light source shines directly on an object. Signup and view all the answers

Why is light important in artwork?

Light shows depth and detail. Signup and view all the answers

What is a color wheel?

A circular diagram showing the relationships of colors. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Color

Composed of three properties: Hue (color name), Value (lightness/darkness), and Intensity (brightness/purity).
Value changes with the addition of white or black; intensity indicates how strong or faint a color appears.

Form

A three-dimensional element that encloses space, incorporating height, width, and depth.
Examples include cubes, pyramids, and cylinders; forms can be free-flowing or geometric.

Line

Defined as a point moving in space, which can be two or three-dimensional.
Can be descriptive, implied, or abstract.

Shape

A two-dimensional element characterized by height and width.
Shapes are flat and do not contain depth.

Space

Involves defining positive and negative areas, creating a sense of depth.

Texture

Refers to the perceived surface qualities of an object, suggesting how it may feel.

Value

Represents the lightness or darkness of tones or colors, with white as the lightest and black as the darkest.
Middle gray is the value midway between white and black.

Balance

Combines elements to achieve equilibrium within a composition, with symmetrical and asymmetrical types.

Contrast

A technique to highlight differences in elements to create a focal point.

Movement

Design principle inducing action and guiding the viewer's eye throughout the artwork.

Pattern

Refers to a two-dimensional visual repetition that has no movement and may or may not display rhythm.

Emphasis

Combines elements to stress the differences (contrast) among them.

Rhythm

Indicates movement created by the careful placement of repeated elements, establishing a visual tempo.

Unity

Achieved through effective use of art elements and principles, promoting a sense of wholeness through simplicity, repetition, and proximity.

Shade

A darker version of a hue created by adding black; the converse is known as a tint.

Neutral Colors

Black and white are considered neutral colors in art.

Warm Colors

Red, orange, and yellow are classified as warm colors, evoking energy and activity.

Cool Colors

Blue, green, and violet are categorized as cool colors, often creating a calming effect.

Value Scale

A progression from black to white, illustrating varying shades of gray.

Tint

A lighter version of a hue created by adding white, contrasting with shade.

Primary Colors

Red, yellow, and blue serve as the foundational colors from which other colors are mixed.

Secondary Colors

Orange, green, and violet result from mixing primary colors.

Intermediate or Tertiary Colors

Formed by mixing a primary color with a secondary color.

Complementary Colors

Colors positioned opposite each other on the color wheel enhance contrast.

Analogous Colors

Neighboring colors on the color wheel sharing a common hue, like red, red-orange, and orange.

Monochromatic Color

A color scheme focusing on one hue, utilizing its tints and shades for unity.

Focal Point

The main area attracting viewer attention created through contrast, location, isolation, convergence, or unusual elements.

Symmetrical

A balance where two halves of a composition mirror each other as identical images.

Asymmetrical

Informal balance that uses unlike objects with equal visual weight for compositional harmony.

Proportion

The size relationship of one element in relation to another within a composition.

Intensity

Refers to the vibrancy or dullness of a hue; pure hues indicate high intensity, while mixed hues yield low intensity.

Graphic Designer

An artist specializing in visual communications like posters and billboards.

Direct Light

Occurs when a light source illuminates an object directly.

Importance of Light

Crucial in artwork for revealing depth and detailing features.

Color Wheel

A circular spectrum showing the relationships and properties of colors, including primary, secondary, and tertiary colors.

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Test your knowledge of the fundamental elements of art with this set of flashcards! Learn about color, form, and other essential concepts that shape artistic expression. Perfect for art students and enthusiasts alike.