Art Finals Semester 1 Flashcards
What is the element concerned with light and dark
Value
What is the element with three dimensions
Form
What is the element that refers to the empty areas around an object
Space
The origin of this element is reflected light
Color
How it feels or looks like it feels makes this element touchy
Texture
What element has height and width and encloses an area
Shape
Movement in artwork created by repetition indicates
Rythm
A sense of action by leading the eye through the artwork is
Movement
Equalizing visual forces refers to
Balance
When artists speak of differences and variety it’s all about
Contrast
When all parts come together in a cohesive way it is
Unity
When one of the elements dominates an artwork the principle is
Emphasis
Describe the difference between symmetrical and asymmetrical and radial balance
Symmetrical: formal, the same on both sides
Asymmetrical: informal, different on both sides
Radial: Picture seems to be emanating from center; can begin at Center
A composition that relies on one element predominantly and the other elements are subordinate, the principle is
Emphasis
Beautiful handwriting is a nickname for_line
Calligraphy
Slow drawing, continuous line is_line
Contour
Lying expression is about mood. Formal and stable represents_line
Vertical
Tension, activity and drama is expressed by_line
Diagonal
Describes the outside edge and some interior information as well._ line
Contour
Line that captures the essence of something is_line
Gesture
Connect the dots or shapes lined up visually is_line
Implied
The person in the picture is looking to the right. This indicates the artists device of_to control the viewer.
Line of sight
Quick, loose, expressive drawing_line
Gesture
Technique of using crossed lines for shading.
Crosshatching
Color has a range of
Bright to dull
Texture has a range of
Rough or smooth; Matte or shiny
Space has a range of
Between, around, above, below, within, near/far
Line has a range of
Sharp to fuzzy
Value has a range of
Lightness, darkness
Highlight
Lightest spot – closest to the light source
Light side
Higher values and lighter
Core shadow
Darker spot on an object – light cannot reach here
Dark side
Low values, dark
Reflected light
Some low value light that reflects on the Darkside
Cast shadow
Shadow the object makes
What are the number values for low-key and high-key 1–9 gradation scale
Low: 7–9 high: 1-3
Define center of interest
The area of an art work toward which the eye is directed first; the visual focal point of the work
In center of interest the artist draws the viewer in to
Focal point
What principal creates the center of interest
Contrast
Gradual even steps of value progressing from white to black
Gradation
Smooth passages of value progressing from lighter to darker or the reverse
Transition
