Art exam Flashcards
Name the principles of art
emphasis, balance, gradation, proportion, movement, rhythm, variety, unity, harmony,
Shape (Organic & Geometric)
- An enclosed space defined and determined by other elements.
Types of shapes: - Geometric- Precise shapes which
can be described with mathematical
formulas. - Organic- irregular, uneven, occur in
nature.
Unity
A sense of oneness or harmony, all parts work together as one
six way to create depth
Overlapping
Shading/Detail
Size
Perspective
Placement
Colour Temperature (light source)
Petroglyph -
A carved image, incised or scratched into stone
-Hellenistic Sculptures
defined by 3 main characteristics: expressive movement, realistic anatomy, and ornate details
Contour=
lines that describe the shape of an object AND the interior details.
Tint:
adding white
shade
adding black
primray
red, yellow, blue
secondary
orange, green, purple
agnalious
beside eachother on the colour wheel
complementary
opposite to each other on the colour wheel
-Cartush
oval, indicating that the text enclosed is a royal name.