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Which of the following best describes 'value' as an element of art?
Which of the following best describes 'value' as an element of art?
- The intensity of a color.
- The tactile quality of a surface.
- The lightness or darkness of tones or colors. (correct)
- The spatial arrangement of objects in a composition.
Which art element is achieved through the arrangement of positive and negative spaces?
Which art element is achieved through the arrangement of positive and negative spaces?
- Texture
- Form
- Value
- Space (correct)
What distinguishes 'form' from 'shape' in art?
What distinguishes 'form' from 'shape' in art?
- Form implies volume; shape is flat. (correct)
- Shape includes height and width, while form only includes height.
- Shape is geometric, while form is organic.
- Form is two-dimensional, while shape is three-dimensional.
What is the name of color?
What is the name of color?
How can an artist create 'emphasis' in a composition?
How can an artist create 'emphasis' in a composition?
How does 'rhythm' function as a principle of art?
How does 'rhythm' function as a principle of art?
A painter uses the gradual change from cool to warm colors to create a sense of depth in a landscape. Which principle of art is the painter utilizing?
A painter uses the gradual change from cool to warm colors to create a sense of depth in a landscape. Which principle of art is the painter utilizing?
Which design principle is achieved when similar elements are combined to accent their similarities?
Which design principle is achieved when similar elements are combined to accent their similarities?
Which principle of design is specifically concerned with diversity or contrast in an artwork?
Which principle of design is specifically concerned with diversity or contrast in an artwork?
Which of the following line types is most likely to convey a sense of calmness and stability?
Which of the following line types is most likely to convey a sense of calmness and stability?
How do artists use 'weight' in lines to enhance their artwork?
How do artists use 'weight' in lines to enhance their artwork?
An artist sketches a series of lines quickly to represent the basic form and pose of a figure. What type of lines are they primarily using?
An artist sketches a series of lines quickly to represent the basic form and pose of a figure. What type of lines are they primarily using?
Which of the following elements of art is defined as 'an element of art defined by a point moving in space'?
Which of the following elements of art is defined as 'an element of art defined by a point moving in space'?
Which of the following elements of art is defined as 'an element concerned with diversity or contrast'?
Which of the following elements of art is defined as 'an element concerned with diversity or contrast'?
What effect do vertical lines likely have?
What effect do vertical lines likely have?
What effect do zigzag lines likely have?
What effect do zigzag lines likely have?
An artist uses lines that are not actually drawn but are suggested by elements in the artwork. What are these lines called?
An artist uses lines that are not actually drawn but are suggested by elements in the artwork. What are these lines called?
Which of the following is NOT on the list of 5 types of lines
Which of the following is NOT on the list of 5 types of lines
Which of the following choices contributes to the variety of lines?
Which of the following choices contributes to the variety of lines?
What type of line connects the outside and inside of a shape?
What type of line connects the outside and inside of a shape?
If you want to make parallel lines, what will you need to do?
If you want to make parallel lines, what will you need to do?
What would you need to do to create an expressive and energetic piece of artwork?
What would you need to do to create an expressive and energetic piece of artwork?
An artist wants to create a sense of movement in their artwork. Which principle of art would be most effective to use?
An artist wants to create a sense of movement in their artwork. Which principle of art would be most effective to use?
In art, if white is the lightest value, what is the darkest?
In art, if white is the lightest value, what is the darkest?
An artwork features a large tree in the foreground and a tiny figure in the distance. This arrangement primarily illustrates which principle of art?
An artwork features a large tree in the foreground and a tiny figure in the distance. This arrangement primarily illustrates which principle of art?
In a painting, an artist uses a series of dots to create shading and texture. What technique are they employing?
In a painting, an artist uses a series of dots to create shading and texture. What technique are they employing?
Which line best suggests a sense of unrest and anxiety?
Which line best suggests a sense of unrest and anxiety?
Which of these is NOT a 'line style'?
Which of these is NOT a 'line style'?
What does 'Intensity' describe?
What does 'Intensity' describe?
What element describes the tactile quality of a surface?
What element describes the tactile quality of a surface?
Overlapping is associated with which element?
Overlapping is associated with which element?
What does 'proportion' refer to?
What does 'proportion' refer to?
Using large shapes blended into small shapes is an example of?
Using large shapes blended into small shapes is an example of?
Using repetitions is an example of?
Using repetitions is an example of?
Which one needs 'perspective'?
Which one needs 'perspective'?
Which quality cannot contribute the make-up of colour?
Which quality cannot contribute the make-up of colour?
If you were making use of shading to make the artwork stand out, what best describes this element?
If you were making use of shading to make the artwork stand out, what best describes this element?
What can curved lines convey?
What can curved lines convey?
Flashcards
Elements of Art
Elements of Art
Visual components including color, form, line, shape, space, texture and value
Line
Line
An element of art defined by a point moving in space.
Shape
Shape
An element of art that is two-dimensional, flat, or limited to height and width.
Form
Form
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Value
Value
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Space
Space
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Color
Color
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Texture
Texture
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Principles of Art
Principles of Art
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Principles of Design
Principles of Design
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Rhythm
Rhythm
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Balance
Balance
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Emphasis
Emphasis
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Proportion
Proportion
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Gradation
Gradation
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Harmony
Harmony
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Variety
Variety
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Movement
Movement
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Vertical Lines
Vertical Lines
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Horizontal Lines
Horizontal Lines
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Diagonal Lines
Diagonal Lines
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Zigzag Lines
Zigzag Lines
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Curved Lines
Curved Lines
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Length
Length
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Weight
Weight
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Texture in Lines
Texture in Lines
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Style of Lines
Style of Lines
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Contour Lines
Contour Lines
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Continuous Line
Continuous Line
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Parallel/Cross-Hatching Lines
Parallel/Cross-Hatching Lines
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Gesture Lines
Gesture Lines
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Implied Lines
Implied Lines
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Study Notes
- The principle and elements of art comprise the visual components, artists use these tools to organize
- Elements of art include color, form, line, and shape
Line
- An element defined as a point moving in space
- Can be two or three-dimensional, descriptive, implied, or abstract
Shape
- An element that is two-dimensional, flat, or limited in height
Form
- An element of art that is three-dimensional
- Encloses volume
- Includes height, width, and depth
- Examples include a cube, sphere, pyramid, or cylinder
Value
- Refers to the lightness or darkness of tones or colors
- White is the lightest value, while black is the darkest
- The value halfway between black and white is called middle gray
Space
- Refers to the element of art by which positive and negative areas are defined
- Creates a sense of depth
Color
- An element made up of three properties; hue, value, and intensity
- Hue is the name of the color
- Value is the hue's lightness and darkness; color's value changes when white or black is added
- Intensity describes the quality of brightness and purity
Texture
- Describes how things feel, or look as if they might feel if touched
Principles of Art
- Balance, emphasis, movement, proportion, rhythm, unity, and variety are the means an artist uses to organize the elements within a work
Rhythm
- A design principle that indicates movement
- Created by carefully placing repeated elements
Balance
- Balance is a way of combining elements to add a sense of stability
- Major types are symmetrical and asymmetrical
Emphasis
- Achieved by combining elements to stress the differences between them
Proportion
- This refers to the relationship of certain design elements to the whole and to each other
Gradation
- This combines elements using gradual changes in those elements
- Gradual change can be from large to small shapes or from dark to light hues, etc.
Harmony
- Harmony is a way of combining similar elements in a work to accent their similarities
- Achieved through use of repetitions
Variety
- A principle of design concerned with diversity or contrast
- Variety using different shapes, sizes, and colors
Movement
- A design principle used to create the feeling of action
- Guides the viewer's eye throughout a work of art
Lines
- Vertical lines are straight up and down, moving in space without any slant
- They are perpendicular to horizontal lines
- Vertical lines suggest height and strength
Horizontal Lines
- Straight lines parallel to the horizon that move from left to right
- Suggest width, distance, calmness, and stability
Diagonal Lines
- Straight lines that slant in any direction except horizontal or vertical
- Suggest movement or lack of stability
Zigzag Lines
- A series of diagonal lines joined at ends
- Can convey action and excitement, as well as restlessness and anxiety
Curved Lines
- Lines that bend and change direction gradually
- They can be simply wavy or spiral
- Convey feelings of comfort and ease
- Suggest a sensual quality and evoke a reminder of the human body
Line Manipulation
- Lines can be long, tall, strong, or far, and they can be short or small
- Weight in lines refers to the continuous change of width, which can capture energy and movement
- Lines can be smooth or rough, and varying it may require changing the medium
Style of Lines
- Style of lines refers to continuous, dotted, dashed, or implied lines
- Implied lines guide the eye
- Dashed or dotted lines create patterns, energy, and call attention
Techniques Using Lines
- Contour lines are continuous lines that define the outline of a shape and can exist outside and inside a shape or figure
- Continuous lines, done without lifting from the page, may be expressive and energetic but may turn out messy
- Parallel or cross-hatching lines are used to create texture, volume, shading, or patterns, producing a shadow effect when close together
- Gesture lines are quick, continuous lines often used to represent human form
- Implied lines are lines that aren't physically present but generated by our minds based on other subjects
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