Art Exam Flashcards
List the elements of design. “sam can view the land from space”
shape, colour, value, texture, line, form, space.
define line
the path of a moving point through space
list 5 ways in which a line can vary (wldff)
width (thick, thin, tapering, uneven) length, direction, focus, feeling
define shape
lines connected to create flat shapes, naturally 2d
list the four types of shape
geometric, organic, positive, negative
define value
the degree of light and dark existing in color and in black and white. Value can also be referred to as tone.
what is a value scale
A value scale is a series of graduated tones that help you create realistic images by giving you a better understanding of how light affects objects
define tint
adding white
define shade
adding black
define form
volume or mass. forms are naturally 3d and are measured in terms of length, width, and depth.
list the 2 types of form
organic, geometric
define texture
the surface quality of an artwork either visual (simulated) or tactical (actual)
define color
depends on the reflection or absorption of light by a given surface and results in a hue. color my vary in degrees of dullness surface or brightness (adding another color) or lightness or darkness (adding black or white)
define intensity
brightness or dullness of a hue. A hue is dulled when its complimentary color is added to it.
define hue
another word for color
warm vs cool colors
warm: tend to stand out (red orange yellow)
cool: tend to recede or look farther away than other colors (blue green violet)
define prism
color is created when light is refracted by a prism or absorbed or reflected by a pigment.
define a color wheel and draw it out.
a circle with different colored sectors used to show the relationship between colors.
a color wheel has how many major divisions?
12
list primary colors
red, blue, yellow
list secondary colors
orange, green, violet
list intermediate/tertiary colors
red-orange, yellow-orange, yellow-green, blue-green, blue-violet, red-violet
define complimentary colors + give an example
two colors which are directly opposite each other on the color wheel (red-green, orange-blue)
split-complementary + give an example
a combination of one hue plus the hues on either side of its compliment. (the complement of red is green; the colors on either side of green are blue-green and yellow-green. the split complimentary combination would be red, blue-green, and yellow green.
define analogous + give an example
those which are closely related in color. ex: red, red-orange, orange
define monochromatic
where one color is used but in different values and intensity
list the principles of design (9)
balance, movement/rhythm, variety/contrast, unity, center of interest, proportion, emphasis, harmony, pattern.
list / draw the 3 types of balance
formal balance - where similar forms are equally distant from each other
informal balance - where forms are equally distant from the center but are different in shape
radial balance - where all forms radiate outward from the center
define contrast and give 2 example
showing differences. can be used to show emphasis in any part of the design. ex. dull green+vivid red, rough texture+smooth texture.
define pattern and draw an example
keeping your design in certain format. Patterns are achieved through repetition.
define expressive line drawing
Line that are energetic and catches the movement and
gestures of an active figure. (ex. waves)
define blind contour
artist focuses only on subject matter while recording the object; hand moves/ draws only as fast as eye moves over edges or subject
define contour line
are lines creating boundaries that separate one area from another, defines the edges and surface ridges of an object.
define cross-contour line
closely spaced together lines are used to represent direction and curves of an object
define gesture drawing
the purpose is to capture the feeling of motion. they should be free and loose. they represent the interior of an object.
define composition
organization and placement of the elements on your picture plane.
define center of interest
the main subject or focus of the artwork being large and near the center of the composition, usually either the foreground or the midground.
define foreground/midground/background
they are areas in space. The foreground refers to the nearest area. The background refers to the area of space in the distance. The middle ground occupies the space in between.
define stippling/pointillism
Stippling and Pointillism both incorporate a series of dots. However, stippling uses dots in one color to create a texture, detail, or complete picture. Pointillism implements several different color dots to create a whole piece of art.
define cross hatching
Crosshatching is often used to create tonal effects, by varying the spacing of lines or by adding additional layers of lines.
define highlight
the bright reflection that occurs where the light directly hits the form
define cast shadow
a darker shadow, because the light has been blocked.
define positive/negative space
Positive space refers to areas where the subject is positioned. Negative space is the area surrounding the subject.
define media
materials used to create art
define 2B, 4B, 6B
refers to the amount of pigment of the graphite in a pencil.
define one-point perspective drawings
when lines created by sides of tables or buildings look like they are pointing to the distance and they all meet at one point on the horizon.
define 2 perspective drawing
when lines look like they are meeting at two points on the horizon line.
define converging lines
emphasize depth, draw attention to an image’s subject, or guide the viewer’s eyes through an image.
parallel lines that go from the edge of a form to the vanishing point(s)
define horizon line
a horizontal line drawn across the picture. It can be a temporary pencil line or morph into a permanent line where sky and land meet.
define vanishing point
aka point of convergence. spot on the horizon line to which the receding parallel lines diminish.
define birds eye view
elevated view of an object from above (like a bird)
draw a furnished room interior using one point perspective. include as much detail as possible
how are arts visible in our everyday lives
window displays, graffiti, old churches
what part does the computer play in graphic design
artist are able to create graphic designs using computer software. this can be slightly easier and more efficient. it will also help with advertising and printing.
what is the importance of advertising in our society
attract peoples attention. people commonly advertise things using social media because viewers from anywhere can see your post.
without advertising how would anyone know about you.
what are 3 job options for someone interested in pursueing visual arts as a career
photographer, interior designer, costume designer, painter, architect, illustrator, painter, visual arts teacher
who where the group of seven?
lawren harris, ay jackson, auther lismer JEH macdonald, frederick H. varley, franklin carmicheal, frank johnston
what year was the group of 7 officially formed?
1920s
give 2 reasons the group of 7 formed their group
- to give canada an identity in the art world
- to show off canadas uniquenessthrough art
list 3 things the group of 7 accomplished as a group
- gave canada an identity in the art world
- communicating through imagery
- created paintings that are in-mistakably canadian
describe the subject matter of the group of 7
the main subject matter was nature, including different seasons with different climates.
give 2 reasons why the group of seven are important canadian painters
-they not only gave canada an identity in the art world for any one from any country to see, and showed others how beautiful canada is at a time when there was no social media.
