ch 2: how do i study art? Flashcards
these are the building blocks/foundation/core/framework of art
ELEMENTS OF ART
ELEMENTS OF ART
(enumerate)
-line
-form
-texture
-shape
-space
-color
-rhythm
-medium
mark that spans a distance between two points
LINE
mark with length and direction
LINE
every work of art starts with this
LINE
DIRECTION OF LINE
(enumerate)
-VERTICAL
-HORIZONTAL
-DIAGONAL
-CURVED
-JOG
Line rising perpendicularly.
VERTICAL LINE
Basic framework of all forms, power & delimitation, strength, stability, simplicity, and efficiency.
give some meanings of VERTICAL LINE
Basic framework of all forms, power & delimitation, strength, stability, simplicity, and efficiency.
Line that is parallel to the horizon.
HORIZONTAL LINE
Creates an impression of serenity and perfect stability. Rest, calmness, peace, and reposed.
give some meanings of HORIZONTAL LINE
Creates an impression of serenity and perfect stability. Rest, calmness, peace, and reposed.
Portrays movement action (movement and instability)
DIAGONAL LINE
it shows movement and instability.
give some meanings of DIAGONAL LINE
it shows movement and instability.
+ it speaks about the human nature of action, moving around, etc.
it shows a gradual change of direction and fluidity.
CURVED LINE
It signifies subtle form.
give some meaning of CURVED LINE
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
it shows violence, zigzag, confusion, and conflict
JOG LINE / ZIGZAG
+ something’s wrong, messy, etc.
the sum of these lines forming the contour of the figure
OUTLINE
forming two or more shapes or as three-dimensional shape
FORM
makes are look closer to reality
surface quality or ‘feel’ of an object
TEXTURE
smoothness, roughness, softness
it utilizes other elements (lines, form, etc.) to allow a viewer to feel what they see
VISUAL TEXTURE
- enclosed space
- determined by other elements
SHAPE
(it cannot be considered a shape if it’s not enclosed)
what are the two types of shapes
- Organic Shapes
- Geometric Shapes
this shape immitates nature
Organic Shapes
this shape mimics man-made shapes
Geometric Shapes
shapes that generally have corners and flat sides
Geometric Shapes
The distance or area between, around, above, below, or within things.
SPACE
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.
SPACE
can be positive or negative.
SPACE
The area within the objects of a composition
positive space
The area surrounding the primary objects of a composition
negative space
is the light we see reflected back from an object.
COLOR
It can affect the mood of a piece and add another dimension to an art work.
color
Color consists of three properties:
Hue,
Saturation,
Value,
the name of the color
Hue
creates depth
space (through foreground, middle ground, and background)
how bright or concentrated the color is
Saturation
how light or dark the color is. The colors in the color wheel get lighter as they get closer to the wheels center.
Value
is the basis of color theory
The color wheel