Elements and Principles of Art

Question 1

An element of art defined by a point moving in space. May be two-or three-dimensional, descriptive, implied, or abstract.

Answer 1

Line

Question 2

An element of art that is two-dimensional, flat, or limited to height and width.

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Shape

Question 3

An element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses volume; includes height, width AND depth (as in a cube, a sphere, a pyramid, or a cylinder). May also be free flowing.

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Form

Question 4

The lightness or darkness of tones or colors. White is the lightest value; black is the darkest. The value halfway between these extremes is called middle gray.

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Value

Question 5

An element of art by which positive and negative areas are defined or a sense of depth achieved in a work of art.

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Space

Question 6

An element of art made up of three properties: hue, value, and intensity.

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Color

Question 7

Name of color

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Hue

Question 8

Hue’s lightness and darkness (a color’s value changes when white or black is added)

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Value

Question 9

quality of brightness and purity (high intensity= color is strong and bright; low intensity= color is faint and dull)

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Intensity

Question 10

An element of art that refers to the way things feel, or look as if they might feel if touched.

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Texture

Question 11

Balance, emphasis, movement, proportion, rhythm, unity, and variety; the means an artist uses to organize elements within a work of art.

Answer 11

The Principles of Art

Question 12

A principle of design that indicates movement, created by the careful placement of repeated elements in a work of art to cause a visual tempo or beat.

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Rhythm

Question 13

A way of combining elements to add a feeling of equilibrium or stability to a work of art. Major types are symmetrical and asymmetrical.

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Balance

Question 14

A way of combining elements to stress the differences between those elements.

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Emphasis (Contrast)

Question 15

A principle of design that refers to the relationship of certain elements to the whole and to each other.

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Proportion

Question 16

A way of combining elements by using a series of gradual changes in those elements. (large shapes to small shapes, dark hue to light hue, etc)

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Gradation

Question 17

A way of combining similar elements in an artwork to accent their similarities (achieved through use of repetitions and subtle gradual changes)

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Harmony

Question 18

A principle of design concerned with diversity or contrast. Variety is achieved by using different shapes, sizes, and/or colors in a work of art.

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Variety

Question 19

A principle of design used to create the look and feeling of action and to guide the viewer’s eye throughout the work of art.

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Movement