ch 2: how do i study art? Flashcards

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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.
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.
SPACE
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can be positive or negative.
SPACE
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The area within the objects of a composition
positive space
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The area surrounding the primary objects of a composition
negative space
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is the light we see reflected back from an object.
COLOR
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It can affect the *mood* of a piece and **add another dimension** to an art work.
color
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Color consists of three properties:
Hue, Saturation, Value,
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the name of the color
Hue
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creates depth
space (through foreground, middle ground, and background)
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how bright or concentrated the color is
Saturation
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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.
Value
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is the basis of color theory
The color wheel
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The theory that explains which colors will result when different pigments are mixed.
color theory
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PROPERTIES OF COLORS
* Value * Saturation
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degree of quality, purity, and strength such as scarlet and indigo. 2 to 3 colors in things.
Saturation
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Lightness, brightness, darkness of color
Value
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Classification of Colors
a. Primary colors b. Secondary colors c. Intermediate colors d. Tertiary colors
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colors that cannot be formed from mixtures because they are pure colors.
Primary colors ## Footnote Example: red, blue and yellow.
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colors form out of combination of two primary colors.
Secondary colors ## Footnote Example: Blue + Yellow = Green Red + Blue = Violet Red + Yellow = Orange
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form out of combination of two secondary colors.
Tertiary colors ## Footnote Example: Orange + purple = russet Orange + green = citron Purple + green = olives
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it denotes the means of artists to express his ideas, it pertains to materials used to express feelings through art.
MEDIUM
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colors form out of mixing one primary and one secondary.
Intermediate colors- ## Footnote Example: Yellow + Green = Yellow green Red + Violet = Red violet Red + Orange = Red orange
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pattern, arrangement of lines, color, synchronization or connection of path that suggest gracefulness.
RHYTHM
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PRINCIPLES OF ART [HUMPVERB]
-emphasis -rhythm -balance -proportion -harmony -unity -variety -movement
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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.
EMPHASIS
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most important part --drawn to that area
EMPHASIS
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is the stressing of a particular area of focus
EMPHASIS
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distribution of visual weight
BALANCE
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refers to a composition in which the visual weight is perfectly and evenly distributed each side of the artwork.
SYMMETRICAL BALANCE
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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.
symmetrical composition ## Footnote (SYMMETRICAL BALANCE)
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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.
ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE
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these will have **dominant side** in which the **majority of the visual weight is placed.**
Asymmetrical artworks ## Footnote (ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE)
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when balance occurs when objects are Positioned around a central point.
RADIAL
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The daisy, with its petals radiating from the center of the flower, is a good example of this
RADIAL
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achieved in a body of work by using similar elements throughout the work,
HARMONY
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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.
VARIETY
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adds excitement to your work by showing action and directing the viewer’s eye throughout the picture plane.
MOVEMENT
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is the path our eyes follow when we look at a work of art.
MOVEMENT
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The purpose of this is to create unity in the artwork with eye travel
MOVEMENT
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a type of movement in drawing and painting.
RHYTHM ## Footnote Alternating lights and darks also give a sense of rhythm.
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refers to the use of visual repetition within a work of art.
Rhythm
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It is seen in repeating of shapes and colors.
RHYTHM ## Footnote Alternating lights and darks also give a sense of rhythm.
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Rhythm can also be referred to as?
pattern
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________________within an artwork are created by repeating certain colors, line or shapes in specific areas.
Patterns
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refers to the relationships of the size of objects in a body of work.
PROPORTION
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Give a sense of size seen as a relationship of objects. such as smallness or largeness.
PROPORTION
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is seen in a painting or drawing when **all the parts equal a whole.**
UNITY
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Your work should **not** appear **disjointed** or **confusing.**
UNITY
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is the hallmark of a good design.
UNITY
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It is **the final result in a composition**
UNITY
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SUBJECTS OF WORK OF ART ## Footnote (enumerate)
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
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Black ## Footnote (give the correponding meanings of the color)
- Death, - despair, - gloom, - sorrow, ## Footnote 4
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Blue ## Footnote (give the correponding meanings of the color)
- Infinity, - Freedom, - Calmness, ## Footnote 3
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Brown ## Footnote (give the correponding meanings of the color)
Humility ## Footnote 1
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Green ## Footnote (give the correponding meanings of the color)
- Nature, - Freshness, - Prosperity, - Hope, - Money ## Footnote 5
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Orange ## Footnote (give the correponding meanings of the color)
- Sweetness, - Cheerfulness, ## Footnote 2
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Pink ## Footnote (give the correponding meanings of the color)
- Femininity, - love, ## Footnote 2
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Red ## Footnote (give the correponding meanings of the color)
- Bravery, - Energy, - Passion, - War, - Warm ## Footnote 5
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Violet ## Footnote (give the correponding meanings of the color)
- Royalty, - Dull
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Yellow ## Footnote (give the correponding meanings of the color)
- Joyful, - Life, - Vibrant, - Sunshine, - Happiness ## Footnote 5
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White ## Footnote (give the correponding meanings of the color)
- Purity, - Clarity, - Simplicity, - Virginity, - Peace
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adds life and fluidity
movement
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pattern of movement
rhythm
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interdependent and holistic
unity
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Repeating visual elements can create **visual energy and interest.**
rhythm
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when all the design *elements work harmoniously together* giving the viewer a satisfying sense of **belonging and relationship.**
unity
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can be used to create texture and variety within a work of art
Rhythm
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gives an uncomplicated look to your work.
harmony
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Basic framework of all forms,
vertical line