Elements and Principles of Art

Question 1

These are the fundamental building blocks that artists use to create works of art. They include color, line, value, shape, form, texture, and space.

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Elements of Art

Question 2

What are the 7 elements of art?

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Line
Color
Shape
Texture
Form
Space
Value

Question 3

This is one of the most powerful elements of art. It is created by the reflection and absorption of light.

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Color

Question 4

This is a tool that shows the relationships between colors.

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Color Wheel

Question 5

What are the 3 types of colors? Differentiate

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Primary - basic colors
Secondary - made by mixing 2 primary colors
Tertiary - made by mixing one primary color and one secondary color

Question 6

This is a combination of colors that creates a harmonious effect.

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Color Scheme

Question 7

What are the types of color schemes?

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Monochromatic
Analogous
Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic

Question 8

This refers to how light or dark a color appears. It is influenced by the amount of white or black in a color.

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Color Value

Question 9

This is achieved by adding white to a pure color. This lightens the color, making it less intense and more saturated.

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Tint

Question 10

Tints are often referred to as?

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Pastels

Question 11

This is produced by adding black to a pure color. This darkens the color, often making it look richer or more muted.

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Shade

Question 12

This technique is applying different values to create the illusion of light and shadow on an object or form.

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Shading

Question 13

This technique is drawing parallel lines with varying distances and angles to create different values.

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Hatching

Question 14

This technique is drawing intersecting lines to create different values.

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Cross-hatching

Question 15

This technique is creating tools with varying sizes and densities to create different values.

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Stippling

Question 16

This technique is the smoothing out of the transitions between different values to create a smooth gradation.

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Blending

Question 17

These are marks made on a surface. They can be straight, curved, thick, thin, or even implied.

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Line

Question 18

These lines run parallel to the horizon. They create a sense of stability and calmness.

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Horizontal Lines

Question 19

These lines run perpendicular to the horizon. They create a sense of height and strength.

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Vertical Lines

Question 20

These lines run at an angle to the horizon. They create a sense of movement and tension.

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Diagonal Lines

Question 21

These lines bend or twist in different directions. They create a sense of fluidity and grace.

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Curved Lines

Question 22

These lines consist of sharp turns or angles. They create a sense of chaos and excitement.

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Zigzag Lines

Question 23

These lines suggest the presence of a line without actually drawing it. They can be created by the edge of a shape, the direction of a gaze, or the alignment of objects.

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Implied Lines

Question 24

This refers to the two dimensional aspect of an object or form. It can be geometric or organic.

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Shape

Question 25

What are the two main types of shapes based on appearance?

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Geometric and Organic shapes

Question 26

These shapes have regular, defined edges and angles. They are often associated with mathematics, logic, and order.

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Geometric Shapes

Question 27

These shapes have irregular, free form edges and curves. They are often associated with nature, creativity, and emotions.

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Organic Shapes

Question 28

This refers to the three-dimensional aspect of an object. It is created by combining shapes and adding depth and volume.

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Form

Question 29

This refers to the perceived surface quality or ‘’feel’’ of an artwork. It's all about how the surface of an artwork physically feels or how it may visually appear to feel.

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Texture

Question 30

What are the two types of texture in art?

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Actual Texture Implied Texture

Question 31

This texture is the tangible surface that can be experienced through the sense of touch.

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Actual Texture

Question 32

This is where a two dimensional piece of artwork is made to look as if it has a certain texture, even though the surface is actually smooth.

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Implied Texture

Question 33

This refers to the distance or area between, around above, below, or within elements. It can be two- dimensional, three-dimensional, negative and/or positive.

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Space

Question 34

What are the two types of space?

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Positive and Negative Space

Question 35

This space is the area occupied by an object or form within an artwork.

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Positive Space

Question 36

This space is the empty or open space around an object of form.

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Negative Space

Question 37

This technique is when the artists use linear perspective to create an illusion of depth and space on a flat surface.

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Perspective

Question 38

This technique is done by adjusting the size of objects within an artwork, artists can give the viewer a sense of their relative scale and space. Larger objects appear closer, while smaller objects appear further away.

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Proportion/Scale

Question 39

This technique is done when one object covers part of a second object, the first seems to be closer to the viewer

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Overlap

Question 40

This technique is done when warm colors and light values tend to advance in space (appear closer), while cool colors and dark values recede (appear further away).

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Color and Value

Question 41

This technique is done when objects with clear, sharp edges and visible details will appear closer to the viewer, while those that lack detail and have hazy or fuzzy edges will seem further away.

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Detail

Question 42

These are the ways that artists organize and arrange the elements of art to create effective compositions.

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Principles of Art

Question 43

What are the principles of art?

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Balance Contrast Emphasis Movement Pattern Rhythm Unity Variety

Question 44

This can help create a focal point in a work of art by placing contrasting elements next to each other.

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Contrast

Question 45

This is a part of design that catches the viewer’s eye and brings it to the focal point of the design. It is created by using contrast in a design.

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Emphasis

Question 46

This can help unify a work of art by repeating lines, shapes, colors, or other elements of art.

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Rhythm

Question 47

This rhythm is made by similar or identical elements repeating at regular intervals. Think of a regular, steady beat.

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Regular Rhythm

Question 48

This rhythm consists of repeating similar elements with no pattern.

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Random Rhythm

Question 49

As an element repeats, it slowly changes while maintaining a steady rhythm.

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Progressive Rhythm

Question 50

This is the rhythm in which two or more different elements that alternate. A more interesting and complex version of regular rhythm.

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Alternating Rhythm

Question 51

This is created using organic-shaped elements that change direction,t wist, and bend in a natural feeling pattern.

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Flowing Rhythm

Question 52

This is a connection between elements that create a sense of organization or harmony in the work of art.

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Unity

Question 53

The closer the elements are to each other, the more likely the viewer will see them as a group.

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Proximity

Question 54

If similar elements are repeated they will appear to be related.

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Repetition

Question 55

Elements with similar color, texture, shape, and more will accuse the viewer to group them together.

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Similarity

Question 56

Lining up the edges of elements will cause the viewer to group them together.

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Alignment

Question 57

Something, a line, shape, edge, etc., goes from one element to another, visually connecting them together.

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Continuation

Question 58

This can help unify a work of art by repeating lines, shapes, colors, or other elements of art.

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Repetition

Question 59

This consists of elements that repeat in a predictable way.

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Pattern

Question 60

This pattern consists of irregular waves or curved shapes.

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Meander

Question 61

This pattern consists of shapes that are divided into smaller versions of themselves.

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Fractal

Question 62

This pattern consists of shapes that repeat the same way.

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Symmetrical

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This pattern consists of round curving shapes.

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Spiral

Question 64

This pattern consists of smalls shapes that make up a larger image.

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Mosaic

Question 65

This pattern consists of regular, repeating waves or ripple pattern.

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Wave

Question 66

This is the visual distribution of weight through the color, texture, and space. Balance helps make an image feel stable.

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Balance

Question 67

This technique says that an isolated object will appear heavier. The further out from the center, the heavier an object will feel

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Position and Isolation

Question 68

This is also known as informal balance. It is created by having different objects on either side of a vertical axis. Balance through contrast.

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Asymmetrical Balance

Question 69

This is also known as formal balance. Created by having a mirror image on the opposite side of a vertical axis. Balance through repetition.

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Symmetrical Balance

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This balance occurs when objects radiate out from a central point and all the objects are balanced equally. Radial balance creates a strong focal point.

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Radial Balance

Question 71

This balance is created by repeating patterns with the same visual weight. It has no focal point.

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Crystallographic Balance

Question 72

This occurs when objects appear to be moving.

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Movement

Question 73

This is the relationship between objects in a work of art, how they compare to each other, and the art as a whole.

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Proportion

Question 74

Mathematically speaking, this is a ratio of 1 to 1.618, which is also known as the golden number.

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Golden Ratio

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This proportion occurs when objects appear to be the correct size in comparison to its surroundings.

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Standard Proportion

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This is the proportion of when objects have been changed or appear unrealistic.

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Altered Proportion

Question 77

This proportion occurs when objects are smaller than normal.

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Miniature Proportion

Question 78

This proportion occurs when objects are longer than normal.

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Monumental Proportion

Question 79

This is the use of different versions of elements in one work of art.

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Variety