Elements and Principles of Art Flashcards
The elements of design, are the building
blocks used by the designers to create the
designs.
elements of art
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.
elements of art
the most basic element of art
line
created by a point moving in space.
line
one-dimensional and can vary in
width, direction and length.
line
A line can be thought of as a moving dot. If the
dots overlap, it’s a ____, if they don’t it’s a
____.
solid line
dotted line
types of line
straight
curved
zigzag
diagonal
horizontal
vertical
When a line meets up to enclose a space
shapes
Shapes can be in 2 form:
Geometric (shapes)
Organic (irregular or free form shapes)
All shapes are two-dimensional, meaning that they have?
only length and width
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.
form
All forms have
height, width and depth
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.
space
Artist must use techniques to create the ____________ between items
that are in reality on a flat surface
illusion of space
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
value
By increasing differences in value, ______is increased as well.
contrast
A _________ will look
brighter when surrounded by a dark value
highlight
used to create shadows which show light direction and anchor
the object, preventing it from appearing as though it is floating.
value
the response of the eye to differing
wavelengths of radiation within the visible
spectrum.
colors
used to generate
emotions, define hierarchy, create interest,
etc.
colors
three primary colors
red, yellow, and blue
3 properties of colors
Hue, Value and Saturation.
is the color name
hue
it refers to the lightness or darkness,
to how close to black or white the Hue is
value
It refers to the intensity of a
hue, the less gray a color has in it, the more
Chroma it has.
saturation
is the surface quality (simulated and/or actual)
that can be seen and felt, can be rough or
smooth, soft or hard, etc
texture
by the careful use of value and specific marks / brush
strokes which then mimic the actual texture
how texture is done
how your eye perceives a surface,
whether it is flat with little texture or displays variations
on the surface, imitating rock, wood, stone, fabric.
texture
Van Gogh’s technique
impasto
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.
impasto
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.
elements of art
These elements are the Language or framework on which any art is created. By understanding the different
elements, _________
artists can better communicate their message through artwork
represent how the artist
uses the elements of art to create an effect
and to help convey the artist’s intent.
principles of art
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.
principles of art
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.
balance
balance’s 2 forms
symmetrical and
asymmetrical
exact mirroring of
objects across an axis
Symmetrical balance
the opposite of this – when
objects do not mirror each other perfectly, shifting the
balance to one side or the other of the axis.
asymmetrical balance
Being able to achieve balance in asymmetry can result in a visually interesting
design that has __________-.
movement
You can achieve ______ by making clear relationships
between visual elements.
unity
Using different elements in an image to create visual interest
unity
Too much ___ creates monotony, too much variety creates chaos
unity
The variation makes certain elements stand out
more than others.
contrast
You can apply contrast by using?
colors, textures, sizes, and shapes.
art is about creating a focal point to
certain elements that can draw the viewer’s eyes.
contrast
Lack of ________ can make a design look dull, and
viewers can overlook the important message.
contrast
refers to the level of difference between design elements in
order to create visual hierarchies.
contrast
The purpose is to create something that will stand out
from the rest of the page
emphasis
You can use different elements to
highlight a specific part of your design, like lines, color,
positive/negative relationships, and many more.
emphasis
As long as
you can create contrast, either with elements or color,
you’ll be creating ______
emphasis
a strategy to get the viewer’s attention to a specific design element
emphasis
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
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
repeating a single element through the
design.
repetition
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).
pattern
a repeated set of elements that flows without a
flaw to create a unit.
seamless pattern
the visual tempo of a combination of
elements when used repeatedly, and with
variation, it gives the feeling of organized
movement
rhythm
It has more complexity than the previous
principles of repetition and pattern. Repetition
and pattern are applied to the same element
throughout a design.
rhythm
the principles of design refers to the
path the viewer’s eye takes through a
composition.
movement
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.
movement
