art elements and design principles🎨

Question 1

Line

Answer 1

A recognizable path created by a point moving in space. It is one dimensional and can vary in thickness, direction and length

Question 2

Shape

Answer 2

Shapes have two dimensions, length and width. They can be geometric or organic

Question 3

Value

Answer 3

Value describes the lightness or darkness of color. A gradient is a series of values from light to dark

Question 4

Tint

Answer 4

White added to a color makes it lighter

Question 5

Shade

Answer 5

Black added to a color will make it darker

Question 6

Form

Answer 6

Forms exist in 3 dimensions, with length, width and height. Shape and form define objects in space

Question 7

Space

Answer 7

Space in a work of art refers to a feeling of three dimensions. It can also refer to the use of area. Positive and Negative space

Question 8

Texture

Answer 8

Surface quality of an object. Actual texture and implied texture

Question 9

Color

Answer 9

Reflected light. Organized on a color wheel with 3 primary colors, 3 secondary colors and 6 intermediate colors. Dull and Intense colors

Question 10

Balance

Answer 10

Distribution of visual weight in an artwork. Symmetrical and Asymmetrical

Question 11

Contrast

Answer 11

The difference between elements in a composition

Question 12

Emphasis

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A focal point in a work that draws in the viewers eye

Question 13

Pattern

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Regularly repeated items in a piece, creates simplicity

Question 14

Unity

Answer 14

All elements in the artwork work together in unity. Adds interest

Question 15

Movement

Answer 15

Movement is how the eye travels in a piece.

Question 16

Rhythm

Answer 16

Rhythm is the regular repetition of elements in a piece like lines and shapes