7 Questions
The primary colors are red, blue, and green.
False
Negative space is the part of the artwork that takes up space.
False
Value refers to the element of art derived from reflected or absorbed light.
False
A circle is an example of a geometric shape.
True
The secondary colors are red, yellow, and blue.
False
A shape is a three-dimensional, flat enclosed area.
False
Hue refers to the lightness or darkness of an object.
False
Study Notes
Space
- Refers to the emptiness or area around or within objects
- Has two types: positive space (part of the artwork that takes up space) and negative space (area around the object)
- Also refers to the "parts" of the picture: Foreground, Middle ground, and Background
Value
- Refers to the lightness or darkness of an object
- The degree of lightness or darkness in a piece of art
- Effect of light and shade on objects in a picture
- Vocabulary includes:
- Tint (adding white to make something lighter)
- Shade (adding black to make something darker)
- Hue (the true color)
- Shadow
- Highlight
- Light source
Color
- Derived from reflected or absorbed light
- Adds interest and mood to a work of art
- Also referred to as "Hue"
- Primary colors: red, yellow, and blue
- Secondary colors created by mixing primary colors: purple (violet), orange, and green
Shape
- A two-dimensional (2D), flat enclosed area
- Created when a line crosses over itself
- Examples of shapes:
- Geometric
- Organic/natural
- Irregular
- Circle
- Square
- Rectangle
- Diamond
- Oval
- Crescent
- Heart
- Triangle
- Octagon
Learn about the elements of art, including space and value, in this quiz. Space refers to the emptiness or area around or within objects, while value refers to the lightness or darkness of an object. Test your knowledge of art fundamentals!
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