Art Section 1.2: Form, Volume, Mass, Texture
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What does three-dimensional mean?

Having height, width, and depth.

Which of the following are considered elements of art? (Select all that apply)

  • Color (correct)
  • Sequence
  • Form (correct)
  • Line (correct)
  • What does two-dimensional mean?

    Having height and width.

    What is a shape in art?

    <p>A two-dimensional area defined by lines or suggested by changes in color or value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 3-D modeling?

    <p>A computer-generated illusion that emulates an object in three-dimensional space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of form in art?

    <p>An object that can be defined in three dimensions (height, width, and depth).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does scale refer to in art?

    <p>The size of an object or artwork or to a system of movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is volume in terms of three-dimensional figures?

    <p>The space filled or enclosed by a three-dimensional figure or object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mass in art?

    <p>A volume that has or gives the illusion of having weight, density, and bulk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does space refer to in visual art?

    <p>The distance between identifiable points or planes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is texture in art?

    <p>The surface quality of a work, such as fine/coarse, detailed/lacking in detail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a geometric form?

    <p>A three-dimensional form composed of predictable and mathematically derived planes and curves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a plane in artistic terms?

    <p>A flat two-dimensional surface on which an artist can create a drawing or painting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an organic form?

    <p>A three-dimensional form made up of unpredictable, irregular planes that suggest the natural world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does abstract mean in art?

    <p>Art imagery that departs from recognizable images from the natural world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is color in art?

    <p>The optical effect caused when reflected white light of the spectrum is divided into a separate wavelength.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is relief in artistic terms?

    <p>A raised form on a largely flat background.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'in the round' mean?

    <p>A freestanding sculpted work that can be viewed from all sides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a facade?

    <p>Any side of a building, usually the front or entrance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the foreground in art?

    <p>The part of a work depicted as nearest to the viewer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is high relief?

    <p>A carved panel where the figures project with a great deal of depth from the background.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is bas-relief?

    <p>A sculpture carved with very little depth where the subjects rise only slightly above the surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a stela?

    <p>An upright stone slab decorated with inscriptions or pictorial relief carvings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is composition in art?

    <p>The overall design or organization of a work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does freestanding mean in art?

    <p>Any sculpture that stands separate from walls or other surfaces so that it can be viewed from a 360-degree range.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a focal point?

    <p>The center of interest or activity in a work of art.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an axis in art?

    <p>An imaginary line showing the center of a shape volume or composition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is negative space?

    <p>An unoccupied space or empty space created after positive shapes are positioned in a work of art.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does contrast mean in art?

    <p>A drastic difference between elements such as color or value (lightness/darkness).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is surrealism?

    <p>An artistic movement inspired by dreams and the subconscious that began in the 1920s.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Three-Dimensional and Two-Dimensional Art

    • Three-dimensional art has height, width, and depth, creating a sense of volume and space.
    • Two-dimensional art includes only height and width, lacking depth.

    Elements of Art

    • Fundamental vocabulary of art includes line, shape, form, volume, mass, texture, value, space, color, motion, and time.

    Modeling Techniques

    • 3-D modeling uses computer-generated imagery to create the illusion of three-dimensional objects that can display movement.

    Important Definitions

    • Form: Objects defined in three dimensions.
    • Volume: The space an object occupies or encloses.
    • Mass: Illusion of weight, density, and bulk in volume.
    • Scale: Size of an object or artwork relative to others.

    Shapes and Surfaces

    • Shape: Two-dimensional areas defined by lines or color changes.
    • Plane: Flat two-dimensional surfaces for drawing or painting; can also be implied through light interactions.
    • Texture: Surface quality of artwork, described as fine/coarse or detailed/lacking detail.

    Types of Forms

    • Geometric Form: Predictable, mathematically derived shapes with defined planes and curves.
    • Organic Form: Unpredictable, irregular shapes resembling the natural world.

    Art Presentation

    • Relief: Raised form against a flat background; example includes coin designs.
    • In the Round: Freestanding sculptures that can be viewed from any angle.
    • Fascia: Any side of a building, typically the front or entrance.

    Composition and Design

    • Foreground: The part of a work closest to the viewer.
    • High Relief: Deep projections from the background in carved panels.
    • Bas Relief: Slightly raised carvings that barely project from the surface.

    Artistic Concepts

    • Stela (stelae): Upright stone slabs decorated with inscriptions or relief carvings.
    • Composition: Overall design and organization of an artwork.
    • Freestanding: Sculptures independent of walls that allow a 360-degree view.

    Focal Point and Negative Space

    • Focal Point: Center of interest that draws viewer attention to key elements.
    • Negative Space: Empty spaces created by positive shapes in the artwork.

    Contrast and Artistic Movements

    • Contrast: Drastic differences in elements such as color or value highlighted together.
    • Surrealism: An artistic movement from the 1920s, influenced by dreams and the subconscious.

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    Explore the essential concepts of art in this quiz focused on form, volume, mass, and texture. Understand the differences between two-dimensional and three-dimensional art, along with the elements that compose this vocabulary. Enhance your knowledge of the foundational aspects of artistic expression.

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