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Elements and Principles of Art Flashcards

1
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The elements of design, are the building
blocks used by the designers to create the
designs.

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elements of art

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They are the parts, the components
that can be isolated and defined in any visual
design, they are the structure of the work,
the objects to be arranged and used as part
of any composition.

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elements of art

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3
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the most basic element of art

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line

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4
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created by a point moving in space.

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line

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5
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one-dimensional and can vary in
width, direction and length.

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line

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6
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A line can be thought of as a moving dot. If the
dots overlap, it’s a ____, if they don’t it’s a
____.

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solid line
dotted line

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types of line

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straight
curved
zigzag
diagonal
horizontal
vertical

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When a line meets up to enclose a space

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shapes

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Shapes can be in 2 form:

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Geometric (shapes)
Organic (irregular or free form shapes)

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All shapes are two-dimensional, meaning that they have?

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only length and width

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11
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Derived from the combination of point, line and
shape. A form describe volume, the 3D aspect
of an object that take up space and it can be
viewed from any angle.

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form

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12
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All forms have

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height, width and depth

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13
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Is the area between and around objects
(negative space) but it also refers to variations
in the perspective and proportions of objects,
lines or shapes and it is used for the
comparative relation between different objects
or areas.

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space

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14
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Artist must use techniques to create the ____________ between items
that are in reality on a flat surface

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illusion of space

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15
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Defined as the relative lightness or darkness,
which suggests the depth or volume of a
particular object or area, it is the degree of
light and dark in a design

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value

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16
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By increasing differences in value, ______is increased as well.

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contrast

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17
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A _________ will look
brighter when surrounded by a dark value

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highlight

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18
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used to create shadows which show light direction and anchor
the object, preventing it from appearing as though it is floating.

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value

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19
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the response of the eye to differing
wavelengths of radiation within the visible
spectrum.

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colors

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used to generate
emotions, define hierarchy, create interest,
etc.

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colors

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21
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three primary colors

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red, yellow, and blue

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22
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3 properties of colors

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Hue, Value and Saturation.

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23
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is the color name

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hue

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24
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it refers to the lightness or darkness,
to how close to black or white the Hue is

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value

25
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It refers to the intensity of a
hue, the less gray a color has in it, the more
Chroma it has.

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saturation

26
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is the surface quality (simulated and/or actual)
that can be seen and felt, can be rough or
smooth, soft or hard, etc

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texture

27
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by the careful use of value and specific marks / brush
strokes which then mimic the actual texture

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how texture is done

28
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how your eye perceives a surface,
whether it is flat with little texture or displays variations
on the surface, imitating rock, wood, stone, fabric.

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texture

29
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Van Gogh’s technique

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impasto

30
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technique used in painting,
where paint is laid on an area of the surface
thickly,usually thick enough that the brush
or painting-knife strokes are visible.

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impasto

31
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are the basic foundation of an artist’s artwork. Artists must be aware of the different elements so
that they can use them to create their desired look or message in their artwork.

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elements of art

32
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These elements are the Language or framework on which any art is created. By understanding the different
elements, _________

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artists can better communicate their message through artwork

33
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represent how the artist
uses the elements of art to create an effect
and to help convey the artist’s intent.

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principles of art

34
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This is sometimes referred to as visual impact.
In any work of art there is a thought process for
the arrangement and use of the elements of
design.

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principles of art

35
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refers to the weight of objects and their placement
in relation to each other.
It’s a sense of stability you might feel from elements in
alignment.

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balance

36
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balance’s 2 forms

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symmetrical and
asymmetrical

37
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exact mirroring of
objects across an axis

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Symmetrical balance

38
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the opposite of this – when
objects do not mirror each other perfectly, shifting the
balance to one side or the other of the axis.

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asymmetrical balance

39
Q

Being able to achieve balance in asymmetry can result in a visually interesting
design that has __________-.

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movement

40
Q

You can achieve ______ by making clear relationships
between visual elements.

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unity

41
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Using different elements in an image to create visual interest

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unity

42
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Too much ___ creates monotony, too much variety creates chaos

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unity

43
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The variation makes certain elements stand out
more than others.

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contrast

44
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You can apply contrast by using?

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colors, textures, sizes, and shapes.

45
Q

art is about creating a focal point to
certain elements that can draw the viewer’s eyes.

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contrast

46
Q

Lack of ________ can make a design look dull, and
viewers can overlook the important message.

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contrast

47
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refers to the level of difference between design elements in
order to create visual hierarchies.

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contrast

48
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The purpose is to create something that will stand out
from the rest of the page

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emphasis

49
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You can use different elements to
highlight a specific part of your design, like lines, color,
positive/negative relationships, and many more.

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emphasis

50
Q

As long as
you can create contrast, either with elements or color,
you’ll be creating ______

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emphasis

51
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a strategy to get the viewer’s attention to a specific design element

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emphasis

52
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Pattern is the uniform repetition of any of the elements of
art or any combination thereof. Anything can be turned into a
pattern through ________. Some classic patterns are spirals,
grids, weaves

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Pattern is the uniform repetition of any of the elements of
art or any combination thereof. Anything can be turned into a
pattern through repetition. Some classic patterns are spirals,
grids, weaves

53
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repeating a single element through the
design.

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repetition

54
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the repetition of
more than one design element. While repetition
focuses on a single element being repeated,
__________ refers to multiple elements repeated
throughout a design (e.g. wallpapers and
backgrounds).

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pattern

55
Q

a repeated set of elements that flows without a
flaw to create a unit.

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seamless pattern

56
Q

the visual tempo of a combination of
elements when used repeatedly, and with
variation, it gives the feeling of organized
movement

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rhythm

57
Q

It has more complexity than the previous
principles of repetition and pattern. Repetition
and pattern are applied to the same element
throughout a design.

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rhythm

58
Q

the principles of design refers to the
path the viewer’s eye takes through a
composition.

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movement

59
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It is the result of using the elements of art such that
they move the viewer’s eye around and within the
image. A sense of movement can be created by
diagonal or curvy lines, either real or implied, by
edges, by the illusion of space, by repetition, by
energetic mark-making.

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movement

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