Art Elements and Principles

Question 1

What are the 8 art elements?
(FaT CaT SPLaT)
(Consonants only)

Answer 1

The 8 art elements are:
- Form
- Texture
- Colour
- Tone
- Shape
- Point
- Line
- Type

Question 2

What is a quick summary of Form and Texture?

Answer 2

• Form is the three-dimensionality of a drawn object, including depth, along with width and height.
• Texture is the surface quality or feel of an object. It can be seen and felt in the art.

Question 3

What is a quick summary of Colour and Tone?

Answer 3

• Colour involves using a mixture of colours to make an impact in the art.
• Tone is the lightness or darkness of a colour.

Question 4

What is a quick summary of Shape and Point?

Answer 4

• Shape is the two-dimensionality of an object drawn, only including height and width.
• Point is a simple dot on a drawing and is the most simple form.

Question 5

What is a quick summary of Line and Type?

Answer 5

• A line evolves from a point, from straight lines to curved lines.
• Type is when letters are used in the drawing.

Question 6

What are the 8 art principles?
(PuB FaCe CHiPS)
(Consonants only)

Answer 6

The 8 art principles are:
- Pattern
- Balance
- Figure-ground
- Cropping
- Contrast
- Hierarchy
- Proportion
- Scale

Question 7

What is a quick summary of Pattern and Balance?

Answer 7

• Pattern is the repetition of one or more design elements to create a sense of rhythm and structure.
• Balance is the distribution of visual weight to create a sense of harmony. It can be symmetrical or asymmetrical.

Question 8

What is a quick summary of Figure-ground and Cropping?

Answer 8

• Figure-ground refers to the relationship between an object and the background.
• Cropping involves selecting and zooming in on important details and removing extraneous details.

Question 9

What is a quick summary of Contrast and Hierarchy?

Answer 9

• Contrast is the use of opposing elements to make an artwork.
• Hierarchy is how the elements are arranged to give an indication of importance. It can help guide the eye on what to look at.

Question 10

What is a quick summary of Proportion and Scale?

Answer 10

• Proportion is the dimensions of an object from height to width.
• Scale refers to the size of an object.