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these are the building blocks/foundation/core/framework of art

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ELEMENTS OF ART

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ELEMENTS OF ART

(enumerate)

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-line
-form
-texture
-shape
-space
-color
-rhythm
-medium

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mark that spans a distance between two points

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LINE

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mark with length and direction

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LINE

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every work of art starts with this

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LINE

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DIRECTION OF LINE

(enumerate)

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-VERTICAL
-HORIZONTAL
-DIAGONAL
-CURVED
-JOG

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Line rising perpendicularly.

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VERTICAL LINE

Basic framework of all forms, power & delimitation, strength, stability, simplicity, and efficiency.

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give some meanings of VERTICAL LINE

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Basic framework of all forms, power & delimitation, strength, stability, simplicity, and efficiency.

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Line that is parallel to the horizon.

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HORIZONTAL LINE

Creates an impression of serenity and perfect stability. Rest, calmness, peace, and reposed.

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give some meanings of HORIZONTAL LINE

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Creates an impression of serenity and perfect stability. Rest, calmness, peace, and reposed.

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Portrays movement action (movement and instability)

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DIAGONAL LINE

it shows movement and instability.

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give some meanings of DIAGONAL LINE

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it shows movement and instability.

+ it speaks about the human nature of action, moving around, etc.

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it shows a gradual change of direction and fluidity.

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CURVED LINE

It signifies subtle form.

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give some meaning of CURVED LINE

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It signifies subtle form.

could also mean: flexibility, fluidity, versatility. just like how we as humans have to adjust & bend over for others(?)
misconception about curved lines: confusion

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it shows violence, zigzag, confusion, and conflict

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JOG LINE / ZIGZAG

+ something’s wrong, messy, etc.

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the sum of these lines forming the contour of the figure

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OUTLINE

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forming two or more shapes or as three-dimensional shape

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FORM

makes are look closer to reality

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surface quality or ‘feel’ of an object

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TEXTURE

smoothness, roughness, softness

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it utilizes other elements (lines, form, etc.) to allow a viewer to feel what they see

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VISUAL TEXTURE

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  • enclosed space
  • determined by other elements
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SHAPE

(it cannot be considered a shape if it’s not enclosed)

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what are the two types of shapes

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  1. Organic Shapes
  2. Geometric Shapes
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this shape immitates nature

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Organic Shapes

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this shape mimics man-made shapes

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Geometric Shapes

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shapes that generally have corners and flat sides

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Geometric Shapes

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The distance or area between, around, above, below, or within things.

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SPACE

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is the area between or within shapes or forms. It can be manipulated to create the illusion of depth in a two dimensional work of art.

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SPACE

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can be positive or negative.

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SPACE

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28
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The area within the objects of a composition

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positive space

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29
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The area surrounding the primary objects of a composition

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negative space

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30
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is the light we see reflected back from an object.

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COLOR

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It can affect the mood of a piece and add another dimension to an art work.

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color

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32
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Color consists of three properties:

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Hue,
Saturation,
Value,

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33
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the name of the color

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Hue

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34
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creates depth

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space (through foreground, middle ground, and background)

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35
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how bright or concentrated the color is

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Saturation

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36
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how light or dark the color is. The colors in the color wheel get lighter as they get closer to the wheels center.

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Value

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37
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is the basis of color theory

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The color wheel

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38
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The theory that explains which colors will result when different pigments are mixed.

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color theory

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PROPERTIES OF COLORS

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  • Value
  • Saturation
40
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degree of quality, purity, and strength such as scarlet and indigo. 2 to 3 colors in things.

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Saturation

41
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Lightness, brightness, darkness of color

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Classification of Colors

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a. Primary colors
b. Secondary colors
c. Intermediate colors
d. Tertiary colors

43
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colors that cannot be formed from mixtures because they are pure colors.

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Primary colors

Example: red, blue and yellow.

44
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colors form out of combination of two primary colors.

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Secondary colors

Example:
Blue + Yellow = Green
Red + Blue = Violet
Red + Yellow = Orange

45
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form out of combination of two secondary colors.

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Tertiary colors

Example:
Orange + purple = russet
Orange + green = citron
Purple + green = olives

46
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it denotes the means of artists to express his ideas, it pertains to materials used to express feelings through art.

47
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colors form out of mixing one primary and
one secondary.

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Intermediate colors-

Example:
Yellow + Green = Yellow green
Red + Violet = Red violet
Red + Orange = Red orange

48
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pattern, arrangement of lines, color, synchronization or connection of path that suggest gracefulness.

49
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PRINCIPLES OF ART

[HUMPVERB]

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-emphasis
-rhythm
-balance
-proportion
-harmony
-unity
-variety
-movement

50
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the composition refers to developing points of interest to pull the viewer’s eye to important parts of the body of the work.

51
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most important part –drawn to that area

52
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is the stressing of a particular area of focus

53
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distribution of visual weight

54
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refers to a composition in which the visual weight is perfectly and evenly distributed each side of the artwork.

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SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

55
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when balance can be divided down the center and each side will be close to a mirror image of the other.

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symmetrical composition

(SYMMETRICAL BALANCE)

56
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when balance refers to those compositions in which the visual weight is not evenly distributed to both sides of the work of art.

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ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

57
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these will have dominant side in which the majority of the visual weight is placed.

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Asymmetrical artworks

(ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE)

58
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when balance occurs when objects are Positioned around a central point.

59
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The daisy, with its petals radiating from the center of the flower, is a good example of this

60
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achieved in a body of work by using similar elements throughout the work,

61
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refers to the differences in the work, you can achieve this by using different shapes, textures, colors and values in your work.

62
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adds excitement to your work by showing action and directing the viewer’s eye throughout the picture plane.

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is the path our eyes follow when we look at a work of art.

64
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The purpose of this is to create unity in the artwork with eye travel

65
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a type of movement in drawing and painting.

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RHYTHM

Alternating lights and darks also give a sense of rhythm.

66
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refers to the use of visual repetition within a work of art.

67
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It is seen in repeating of shapes and colors.

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RHYTHM

Alternating lights and darks also give a sense of rhythm.

68
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Rhythm can also be referred to as?

69
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________________within an artwork are created by repeating certain colors, line or shapes in specific areas.

70
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refers to the relationships of the size of objects in a body of work.

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PROPORTION

71
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Give a sense of size seen as a relationship of objects. such as smallness or largeness.

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PROPORTION

72
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is seen in a painting or drawing when all the parts equal a whole.

73
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Your work should not appear disjointed or confusing.

74
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is the hallmark of a good design.

75
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It is the final result in a composition

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SUBJECTS OF WORK OF ART

(enumerate)

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  1. Nature
  2. Woman
  3. Emotion
  4. Places
  5. Animals
  6. Events
  7. Saints
  8. churches
  9. Child
  10. Fruits
  11. Toys
  12. Landscapes
  13. Seascapes
  14. Religion
77
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Black

(give the correponding meanings of the color)

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  • Death,
  • despair,
  • gloom,
  • sorrow,

4

78
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Blue

(give the correponding meanings of the color)

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  • Infinity,
  • Freedom,
  • Calmness,

3

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Brown

(give the correponding meanings of the color)

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Humility

1

80
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Green

(give the correponding meanings of the color)

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  • Nature,
  • Freshness,
  • Prosperity,
  • Hope,
  • Money

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Orange

(give the correponding meanings of the color)

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  • Sweetness,
  • Cheerfulness,

2

82
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Pink

(give the correponding meanings of the color)

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  • Femininity,
  • love,

2

83
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Red

(give the correponding meanings of the color)

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  • Bravery,
  • Energy,
  • Passion,
  • War,
  • Warm

5

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Violet

(give the correponding meanings of the color)

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  • Royalty,
  • Dull
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Yellow

(give the correponding meanings of the color)

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  • Joyful,
  • Life,
  • Vibrant,
  • Sunshine,
  • Happiness

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White

(give the correponding meanings of the color)

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  • Purity,
  • Clarity,
  • Simplicity,
  • Virginity,
  • Peace
87
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adds life and fluidity

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pattern of movement

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interdependent and holistic

90
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Repeating visual elements can create visual energy and interest.

91
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when all the design elements work harmoniously together giving the viewer a satisfying sense of belonging and relationship.

92
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can be used to create texture and variety within a work of art

93
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gives an uncomplicated look to your work.

94
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Basic framework of all forms,

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vertical line

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