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What does POSITIVE space refer to in visual arts?
Which type of line usually suggests calmness in visual arts?
What do certain elements and principles do in art?
In what context can 'space' pertain to pauses and intervals?
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What type of space may refer to the opposite part which the shape is enclosing?
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What is the term used to describe two-dimensional figures with height and width?
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In visual arts, what is associated with the natural phenomenon in our environment?
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What do scale and proportion refer to in the context of the principles of design?
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What does texture refer to in visual arts?
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What is considered a property of color in visual arts?
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The elements and principles of art What are the things that you are looking in a piece before calling it an ______.
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These elements and principles are socially agreed on and, when followed, usually define what is formally known as ______ art.
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When we say space, it can vary depending on what art discipline it pertains to. In visual arts, this may pertain to emptiness which may either be POSITIVE space or ______ space.
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Different types of lines may convey different meanings. For example, a horizontal line usually suggests ______, as such is the case when viewing the horizon during sunset,
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While diagonal lines may pertain ______.
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Elements of Art LINE *EXAMPLE Vertical line -Superiority Diagonal line - ___________
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Elements of Art SHAPE & FORM There are also different kinds of shapes as described below: 1. GEOMETRIC SHAPES are enclosed figures such as triangle, squares, and other structured ___________
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Elements of Art COLOR In visual arts, color is associated with the natural phenomenon in our ___________
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PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN Scale and Proportion For example, when drawing a human standing beside a house, it is important to ensure that the human is proportional to the house, which means ensuring that the size of the element suggests what they are - a human standing beside a house, as opposed to a human standing beside a ___________
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PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN Harmony In general, you can say an art piece is in harmony when the different parts produce an overall positive impact or ___________
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Study Notes
Visual Arts Fundamentals
- In visual arts, positive space refers to the area occupied by an object or shape, while negative space refers to the area around and between objects.
Lines
- A horizontal line usually suggests calmness, as seen in the horizon during sunset.
- A diagonal line may convey a sense of tension or dynamic movement.
- A vertical line can suggest superiority.
Shapes and Forms
- Geometric shapes are enclosed figures with structured boundaries, such as triangles, squares, and circles.
- Different types of shapes and forms can convey different meanings and emotions.
Color
- In visual arts, color is associated with the natural phenomenon in our environment.
Principles of Design
- Scale and proportion refer to the relationship between the size of different elements in a composition, ensuring that each element is proportional to the others.
- Harmony is achieved when the different parts of an art piece produce an overall positive impact or feeling.
Space and Context
- Space can refer to the physical area around and between objects, but also to pauses and intervals in music, poetry, and other art forms.
- In visual arts, space can be either positive (the area occupied by an object) or negative (the area around and between objects).
- The term two-dimensional refers to figures with height and width, but no depth.
- Texture refers to the surface quality or "feel" of an object or artwork.
Elements and Principles of Art
- The elements and principles of art are the fundamental building blocks of art, including line, shape, form, color, texture, space, and more.
- These elements and principles are socially agreed upon and, when followed, usually define what is formally known as fine art.
- When analyzing a piece of art, these elements and principles are what you look for before calling it a work of art.
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Test your knowledge about the elements and principles of art with this quiz. Explore the key components that contribute to making a piece of work an artistic creation, as well as the socially agreed upon principles that define what is formally known as art.
