CPAR 1.3 (THREE KEY ELEMENTS) Flashcards
- It is the surface feature of an
artwork. - It does not have anything to do
with the art’s in-depth
meaning
form
tonal variation,
contrast, harmony, coolness, warmth,
opacity, translucence, etc
the color
used to construct the work
the material or medium
curved, angular, directional,
repetitive, flowing, irregular, etc
the use of line
Whether it is rough, smooth,
tactile, repellent, viscous, fluid
etc.
the texture or surface of the work
the way the space is organized or how the elements are put together
the composition of the work
it is monumental, miniature,
intimate, imposing etc
the scale or dimensions
has four basic
forms; tragedy,
comedy, drama,
and melodrama.
theater
Form also exists in
literature, ranging
from prose, drama,
to poetry.
literature
the length of time the viewer is expected to engage with it - particularly significant for timed-based work such as video and
performance.
the duration of a work
It is what the artwork is
about. contains the subject
matter that carries the
message of the work.
content
- helps us to understand the meaning of a
work of art - In the arts, refers to the varied situations in
which the works have been produced or
interpreted.
context
is the personal type, for it
concerns the sentiments of the
artist – his beliefs, values,
interests, attitudes, and
emotions
primary context
2 kinds of context in the arts:
- primary
- secondary
refers to the place or period in
which the artist has made his
work: the social, political, and
economic environment he is in;
his or his society’s religious and
philosophical convictions; the climate and geography of the area in which the work is
made; and his purpose in creating the artwork
secondary context
