Art Exam Notes - Elements and Principles
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What is the primary purpose of burnishing in printmaking?

  • To transfer an image through pressure (correct)
  • To analyze artwork
  • To carve the printing matrix
  • To create a multicolor print

    • The Group of Seven was a collective of only six Canadian artists.

    False

    What are the four steps involved in art critique?

    Describe, Analyze, Interpret, Judge

    The Group of Seven is known for painting Canadian ______.

    <p>landscapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the watercolour painting techniques with their descriptions:

    <p>Flat Wash = Even application of pigment over a large area Wet on Dry = Applying wet paint onto dry paper Wet on Wet = Applying wet paint onto wet paper Glazing = Layering transparent washes of color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tool is primarily used for rolling out ink before it is applied to the matrix?

    <p>Brayer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A relief print is made by carving away areas you want to be printed.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an 'Artist Proof' in printmaking?

    <p>It is a first print created as an experiment or test of the block.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of making artwork by printing on paper is called __________.

    <p>printmaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the tools with their usage in printmaking:

    <p>Brayer = Used for inking the block Baren = Transfers images onto paper Gouge = Carves into the block Plexiglas = Rolls out the ink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a linocut?

    <p>A design cut into a soft block of linoleum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Registration guides are used to ensure accurate placement of the inked matrix and paper in printing.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ is the negative of your design in printmaking.

    <p>matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a technique used in colored pencil drawing?

    <p>Carving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sculpture in the round is meant to be viewed from only one side.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a property of color?

    <p>Line Weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Organic shapes are considered regular shapes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary materials were used in the earliest sculptures?

    <p>clay, stone, ivory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ technique involves layering colored pencil to achieve a desired color saturation.

    <p>burnishing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of form in art?

    <p>3D and enclosed space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A _____ is a line that describes the edge of an object.

    <p>contour line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of sculpture to its description:

    <p>In the Round = A fully formed sculpture meant to be viewed from all sides Relief = A sculpture that comes out from a flat surface Abstract = Sculpture that is not easily recognizable Representational = Literally depicting recognizable subjects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of texture with their descriptions:

    <p>Actual Texture = Physical surface of an object Visual Texture = Implied sense of texture created with line and shading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves removing excess material from a medium?

    <p>Carving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Middle Eastern region of Mesopotamia primarily used sculptures for decorative purposes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an armature used for in sculpture?

    <p>Framework or skeleton that serves as a guide or base.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Positive space refers to the areas around a subject in a composition.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a value scale?

    <p>To show variations of a color from light to dark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ___ drawing captures the essential gesture and pose of the model.

    <p>gesture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of shading method?

    <p>Contour drawing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the shading methods with their descriptions:

    <p>Hatching = Drawing parallel lines to create shade Cross Hatching = Overlaying lines to intensify shadow Scribbling = Random lines to indicate texture Pointillism = Using dots to create an image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pencil grade indicates the darkest mark?

    <p>2B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Contour lines are solid and continuous lines that define the shape of an object.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Art Exam Notes - Elements and Principles

    • Elements: Spaceships Flying Through Space Look Very Cool (Line, Shape, Color, Texture, Form, Value, Space)
    • Principles: BRUCE PM (Emphasis, Rhythm, Pattern, Contrast, Unity, Balance, Movement)

    Line

    • Types: Vertical, Horizontal, Diagonal, Zigzag, Curved
    • Line Weight: Varying thickness of lines (thin to thick)
    • Contour Line: Follows the edges of an object
    • Cross-Contour Line: Describes the form of an object
    • Refer to GC (Graphic Construction) for more clarification.

    Shape

    • Types: Geometric (triangle, square, circle) and Organic (irregular shapes).

    Color

    • Properties: Hue (color name), Value (lightness/darkness), Intensity (brightness/dullness).

    Texture

    • Types: Actual (physical feel of surface) and Visual (implied texture created with line, shading, and color)

    Form

    • Definition: Three-dimensional, enclosed space (length, width, and depth)
    • Types: 3-dimensional (sculptures) and illusionary (2-dimensional forms created through value adjustments)

    Value

    • Definition: Lightness or darkness of a color or neutral (creates changes in form)
    • Scale: Gradient from light to dark

    Space

    • Definition: Areas around, between, and within a composition
    • Types: Positive (areas of focus) and Negative (areas surrounding focus)

    Drawing Tools/Vocab

    • Kneaded Eraser
    • Blending Stomp
    • Pencil Grades: 2H, 2B, F, etc. (H=Hardness, B=Blackness)
    • F=Firm

    Cast Shadow

    • First, locate the light source.
    • Draw lines extending from the light source through the edges of the object.
    • Create the shape of the shadow that touches the lines from the first step.

    Angle

    • Closer light source = larger shadow.
    • Lower angle light source = longer shadows.
    • Higher angle light source = shorter shadows.

    Shading Methods

    • Hatching
    • Cross Hatching
    • Scribbling
    • Pointillism/Stippling

    Colour Harmonies

    • Primary Colors: Red, Yellow, Blue
    • Secondary Colors: Orange, Green, Purple
    • Tertiary Colors: Mixtures of primary and secondary colors.
    • Colour Schemes: Monochromatic, Analogous, Complementary, Split Complementary, Triadic, Tetradic, Square.

    Contour Drawing

    • Outlines objects using continuous lines focusing on the edges.

    Gesture Drawing

    • Capturing the action, form, and pose in a brief time period.

    One-Point Perspective

    • Uses a single vanishing point on the horizon line to create depth.
    • Vanishing Point
    • Horizon Line
    • Frontal Planes

    Coloured Pencil Techniques

    • Pressure
    • Layering
    • Pencil Angle
    • Sharpness of Pencil
    • Circling Technique
    • Burnishing Technique

    Printmaking

    • Relief Print: Carve away areas; ink applied to raised areas.

    • Tools: Brayer, Block Printing Ink, Knife, Baren

    • Matrix: Surface etched/cut for printing (e.g., linoleum block)

    • Print: Impression from the matrix.

    • Edition: Number of prints from a single block.

    Sculptural Process

    • Armature: Framework (e.g., wire, metal pipes)
    • Carving: Subtracting material.
    • Casting: Use of molds to form objects.
    • Modelling: Shaping materials (e.g., clay, wax).
    • Assembling: Combining various components.

    Sculpture/History of Sculpture

    • In the Round: Freestanding sculptures.
    • Relief: Sculpture on a flat surface.
    • Closed Composition: Solid and opaque; no open spaces.
    • Open Composition: Uses negative space.

    Acrylic Paint

    • Made through pigment mixing in liquid.
    • Dry darker acrylic = waterproof.
    • Suitable for various mediums including flexible surfaces, or rubbery surfaces.

    Printmaking Vocabulary

    • Printmaking: Process of making art by printing onto paper, creating multiple copies of the image.
    • Print: A picture or design printed from a block or plate.
    • Linocut: Relief print made on linoleum using a sharp cutter.
    • Relief Print: Ink goes on top of raised areas of the matrix.

    Types of Sculpture

    • Freestanding: Sculptures standing on their own separate base.
    • Relief: Sculptures that project outwards from a background plate; usually on a flat or almost flat surface.

    Art Critique

    • Describe: Elements and composition
    • Analyze: How artists use the elements and principles.
    • Interpret: Understanding message/meaning.
    • Judge: Evaluate artistic merit and quality.

    Watercolour

    • Prepare paper before use (stretch/avoid wrinkles by folding)
    • Thin layer of water is followed by drying with a hair dryer.
    • Water colour pigment is vibrant.

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