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The ______ of an object or substance is determined by the measurement of hue, saturation and brightness of the reflected light.
color
The ______ of a figure is modeled by light and shadow in a graphic work of art.
form
The highest ______ is white in a graphic work of art.
value
The ______ of a color determines its darkness or brightness.
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The ______ treatment of an artistic work adds variety and beauty to any work of art.
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Red, yellow, and blue are the ______ hues.
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The ______ of a color is its particular identity.
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Space exists as an ______ in the graphic presentation.
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Music is the art of combining and regulating sounds of varying ______ to produce compositions expressive of various ideas and emotions that are pleasing.
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The two sources of music in its origin are ______ and religion.
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Sculpture is the art of carving, molding or producing works of art in three dimensions, as in ______, or in intaglio.
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Artists who believe solely in “arts for the sake of ______” or arts as plain aesthetics and individual satisfaction have basic beliefs and values that the world/society is stable and in harmony.
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The subject of art may refer to any ______, object, scene, or even represented in a work of art.
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Representational arts have ______ e.g., painting, sculpture, graphic arts, literature, theatre and others.
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Artists who believe in arts as medium or instrument of ______ change, e.g., depicting social realities and advocating for a change or reforms.
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The artists who believe in arts as plain aesthetics and individual satisfaction often choose to depict ______ objects like flowers, rivers, physical bodies, mountains, trees, etc.
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The subjective meaning is any personal meaning consciously or unconsciously conveyed by the artists using a private ______ which stem from his own association of certain objects, actions or colors with past experiences.
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No one can be expected to understand without effort and study the meanings of many works of art, especially those that deal with ______ and mythology.
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To fully grasp the content of works of art, one must learn as much as he can about the ______ of the people that produced them and maintain an open mind.
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The ______ arts are those mediums which can be seen or occupy space.
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Music and literature are classified under ______ arts.
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Movies, dances, and other performing arts are classified under ______ arts.
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The ability by which an artist fulfills the technical requirements of his/her particular work of art is referred to as ______.
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The manner in which the artist controls his/her medium to achieve the desired effect is referred to as ______.
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Study Notes
Elements of Visual Arts
- Value refers to the relative degree of lightness and darkness in a graphic work of art or painting, indicating the degree of luminosity.
- White is the highest value, while dark is the lowest value, with medium (gray) being a point of halfway.
- Value gives the impression of solidity, distance, and illusion of depth.
Light and Shadow (Chiarascuro)
- Light and shadow is a means of modeling a figure in depth and articulating the form.
- It is used to create a sense of volume and three-dimensionality in a two-dimensional artwork.
Form
- Form refers to the external appearance of a clearly defined area or the visual shape of an object or thing found in nature.
- Regular forms include square, circle, rectangular, oval, triangle, and others.
- Some forms can be natural, geometric, abstract, or non-objective.
Color
- Color is the quality of an object or substance with respect to light reflected by it, usually determined visually by measurement of hue, saturation, and brightness of the reflected light.
- Properties of color include:
- Hue: the particular identity of a color, with principal hues being red, yellow, and blue.
- Warm colors: red or yellow dominant, cool colors: blue dominant.
- Value: darkness or brightness of a color.
- Intensity: darkness or brightness of a color.
Texture
- Texture refers to the surface treatment of an artistic work to give variety and beauty to the work.
Space
- Space is concerned with making all parts of the work of art functional to contribute to the whole.
- Space exists as an illusion in the graphic presentation.
Medium
- Medium refers to the means by which an artist communicates their ideas.
- The materials used by the artist to translate their feelings or thoughts into a beautiful reality.
- Three classifications of medium:
- Visual Arts (Space Arts): seen or occupy space, such as paintings, drawings, and sculpture.
- Auditory Arts (Time Arts): can be heard and expressed in time, such as music and literature.
- Combined Arts (Performing Arts): can be both heard and seen, existing in space and time, such as movies, dances, and other performing arts.
Technique
- Technique refers to the manner in which the artist controls their medium to achieve the desired effect.
- The ability by which an artist fulfills the technical requirements of their particular work of art.
Music and its Function
- Music is the art of combining and regulating sounds of varying pitch to produce compositions expressive of various ideas and emotions that are pleasing.
- The two sources of music in its origin are dances and religion.
- Music is functional and can be used in various settings, such as churches, coins, icons, and monuments.
Sculpture and its Function
- Sculpture is the art of carving, molding, or producing works of art in three dimensions.
- Sculpture is more functional than painting and literature, and is used in various settings, such as religion, churches, coins, icons, and monuments.
Two Schools of Thought in Arts
- Artists who believe in "arts for the sake of arts" or arts as plain aesthetics and individual satisfaction, focusing on natural objects, serenity, and harmony.
- Artists who believe in arts as a medium or instrument of social change, focusing on social realities, injustice, and advocating for change or reforms.
The Subject of Art
- The subject of art can refer to any person, object, scene, or event represented in a work of art.
- Representational art includes forms such as painting, sculpture, graphic arts, literature, and theatre.
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Learn about the concept of value in visual arts, including the relative degree of lightness and darkness in a graphic work of art or painting. Understand how value gives the impression of solidity, distance, and illusion of depth.
