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What are abstract shapes?

Simplified, flat shapes of three-dimensional things.

What is asymmetrical balance?

A large simple shape is balanced by a smaller complicated shape.

What is atmospheric perspective?

A way of using color or value to show depth.

What is balance in art?

<p>The comfortable arrangement of things in art.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are complementary colors?

<p>Opposite each other on the color wheel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do contour lines do?

<p>Define the outline of something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does contrast refer to in art?

<p>The difference in values, colors, or other elements in an artwork.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is crosshatching used for?

<p>To mark or shade with two or more intersecting series of parallel lines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasis in art?

<p>Gives it importance in the focal area of the work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are expressive lines?

<p>Heavy or light lines to indicate a stronger or lighter meaning to a line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does form describe in art?

<p>Objects that are 3D having length, width, and height.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are geometric shapes?

<p>Precise and regular.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do gestural lines indicate?

<p>Movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are hatching lines?

<p>Lines drawn at an angle and parallel to each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is hue?

<p>Another name for color.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are implied lines?

<p>Dots, small dashes, or any interrupted line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is implied texture?

<p>Made by using painting or drawing techniques that look like texture but are smooth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does intensity refer to in color?

<p>The brightness of a color.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are intermediate colors?

<p>Made when you mix a primary color and its neighboring secondary colors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is linear perspective?

<p>When straight lines and edges seem to come together at a distant point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is movement in art?

<p>The artist takes the viewers on a trip through the work by means of lines, edges, shapes, and colors often leading to the focal area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are negative shapes?

<p>Like the background and surround the positive shape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are organic shapes?

<p>Irregular shapes often found in nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a pattern in art?

<p>Decorates the surface - the same shapes and elements are repeated again and again.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are positive shapes?

<p>The main shapes - occupy space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are primary colors?

<p>Red, yellow, and blue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is radial balance?

<p>All lines and shapes lead to a focal point in the center of an artwork.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is rhythm in art?

<p>The repetition of shapes, lines, and forms - unifies a work and gives it a feeling of organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are secondary colors?

<p>The outcome of mixing equal parts of two primary colors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is shade in terms of color?

<p>A hue plus black to make a darker value of the hue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is symmetrical balance?

<p>Two sides of an artwork are visually equal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does texture describe?

<p>The feel of an actual surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is tint?

<p>A hue plus white or water to make a lighter value of the hue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does unity refer to in art?

<p>All elements in an artwork are in harmony.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does value refer to in color?

<p>The lightness or darkness of a color.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a variety of elements add to an artwork?

<p>Adds interest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Art Terminology

  • Abstract shapes: Simplified and flat representations of three-dimensional objects, emphasizing form over realism.

  • Asymmetrical balance: The composition is balanced through a large simple shape and a smaller, more complex shape, creating visual interest without symmetry.

  • Atmospheric perspective: A technique that uses color and value to simulate depth, making distant objects appear lighter and less defined.

  • Balance: The arrangement of elements in an artwork that creates a feeling of stability or harmony.

  • Complementary colors: Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel, creating strong contrast when paired.

  • Contour lines: Lines that define the edges and outlines of shapes, helping to clarify form.

  • Contrast: The variation in values, colors, or elements in an artwork that highlights differences and creates visual interest.

  • Crosshatching: A shading technique involving intersecting parallel lines to create texture and depth.

  • Emphasis: The technique of highlighting the focal area of a work, drawing the viewer's attention.

  • Expressive lines: Lines that convey emotions or meaning, varying in weight to enhance the artwork's impact.

  • Form: Refers to three-dimensional objects with length, width, and height, which can be perceived from multiple angles.

  • Geometric shapes: Precise, regular shapes defined by mathematical properties, often creating a sense of order.

  • Gestural lines: Lines that capture movement and energy, making the artwork feel dynamic.

  • Hatching: A shading method involving closely spaced parallel lines drawn at an angle to indicate texture or volume.

  • Hue: Another term for color, referring to a specific wavelength of light.

  • Implied lines: Lines that are suggested rather than explicitly drawn, created through placement of dots or dashes.

  • Implied texture: Techniques used in painting or drawing to create the illusion of texture while retaining a smooth surface.

  • Intensity: The brightness or dullness of a color, influencing the overall tone and mood of the artwork.

  • Intermediate colors: Colors produced by mixing a primary color with its adjacent secondary color, adding complexity to the palette.

  • Linear perspective: A mathematical system that creates the illusion of depth on a flat surface by converging lines at a vanishing point.

  • Movement: A compositional strategy that guides the viewer's eye throughout the artwork, leading to the focal point.

  • Negative shapes: Spaces surrounding positive shapes, often representing the background and contributing to overall composition.

  • Organic shapes: Irregular shapes that mimic forms found in nature, enhancing a more naturalistic feel.

  • Pattern: A design motif that repeats elements, contributing to texture and rhythm within a work.

  • Positive shapes: The main shapes in an artwork that occupy visual space and are the focus of attention.

  • Primary colors: The fundamental colors (red, yellow, blue) that cannot be created by mixing other colors.

  • Radial balance: A composition technique where all elements radiate from a central point, creating equal weight visually around a focal point.

  • Rhythm: The repeated use of shapes and lines that creates a sense of movement and organization within the artwork.

  • Secondary colors: Colors formed by mixing equal parts of two primary colors, adding richness to the color palette.

  • Shade: A darker version of a color created by adding black, altering its value.

  • Symmetrical balance: A harmonious arrangement where two sides of the artwork reflect each other, creating visual equilibrium.

  • Texture: The surface quality of an artwork, which can be actual (tactile) or implied (visual).

  • Tint: A lighter version of a color created by adding white, changing its value and tone.

  • Unity: The cohesive quality in an artwork where all elements work together harmoniously, creating a sense of completeness.

  • Value: The lightness or darkness of a color, crucial in creating contrast and depth in artwork.

  • Variety of elements: The use of different shapes, colors, sizes, and textures to create interest and prevent monotony in art.

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