ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF ART

Question 1

Parallel to the horizon, they suggest width and calmness.

Answer 1

HORIZONTAL LINE

Question 2

Perpendicular to horizontals, they imply strength and stability.

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VERTICAL LINES

Question 3

Between vertical and horizontal, they convey movement or tension.

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DIAGONAL LINES

Question 4

Organic and natural, they represent fluidity and grace.

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CURVED LINES

Question 5

WHAT ARE THE PROPERTIES OF COLOR?

Answer 5

HUE
VALUE
INTENSITY OR SATURATION

Question 7

The name of a color, determined by its wavelength. Examples include red, orange, and blue.

Answer 7

HUE

Question 8

The lightness or darkness of a color. Adding white creates tints, while adding black creates shades

Answer 8

VALUE

Question 9

How pure a color is.

Answer 9

INTENSITY OR SATURATION

Question 10

WHAT ARE THE PRIMARY COLORS?

Answer 10

RED
BLUE
YELLOW

Question 11

WHAT ARE THE SECONDARY COLORS?

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ORANGE
GREEN
VIOLET

Question 12

Colors between primary and secondary.

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INTERMIDIATE COLOR

Question 13

Made by combining secondary colors or byneutralizing with a complementary color.

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TERTIARY COLORS

Question 14

Colors like black, white, and gray that don’t show color.

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NEUTRALS

Question 15

These shapes have precise, mathematical definitions and often associated with man-made objects and architectural forms.

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GEOMETRIC SHAPES

Question 16

Also known as freeform or irregular shapes, organic shapes are naturally occurring and often lack defined edges or angles.

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ORGANIC SHAPES

Question 17

This technique involves using converging lines to create the illusion of depth and distance.

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LINEAR PERSPECTIVE

Question 18

By placing objects in front of one another, artists can create the illusion of depth.

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OVERLAPPING

Question 19

This technique mimics the way distant objects appear less distinct and lighter in color due to atmospheric haze.

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ATMOSPHERIC PERSPECTIVE

Question 20

The brightest area in a composition where light directly hits an object.

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HIGHLIGHT

Question 21

The middle range of values between the highlights and shadows.

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MIDTONE

Question 22

The darkest areas in a composition where light is blocked or absorbed by an object.

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SHADOW

Question 23

This refers to the physical texture that can be felt or touched, such as the roughness of canvas, the smoothness of glass, or the raised surface of a sculpture.

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ACTUAL TEXTURE

Question 24

this type of texture is created through artistic techniques such as shading, brushstrokes, or patterns to give the illusion of texture without being physically present.

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IMPLIED TEXTURE

Question 25

are precise and regular shapes that can be defined by mathematical equations.

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GEOMETRIC FORM

Question 26

are irregular and asymmetrical shapes that are found in nature.

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ORGANIC FORM

Question 27

refers to the distribution of visual weight within a composition

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BALANCE

Question 28

the principle of creating a sense of cohesion and completeness within a composition.

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HARMONY

Question 29

refers to the relative size, scale, and ratio of elements within a composition.

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PROPORTION

Question 30

is the principle of drawing attention to a specific area or element within a composition.

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EMPHASIS

Question 31

refers to a way of combining visual elements to achieve intricate and complex relationships.

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VARIETY

Question 32

refers to the visual flow or sense of motion created within a composition.

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MOVEMENT

Question 33

the repetition and variation of visual elements to create a sense of movement and continuity within a composition.

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RHYTHM