Elements of art Flashcards
is an identifiable path created by a point moving on space
line
It is one dimensional and can vary in width, direction, and length.
line
line can be
horizontal
vertical
diagonal
straight
curved
thick
thin
A bounded two-dimensional form that has both length and width.
shape
shape can be identified as
geometric
organic
biomorphic
amorphous
An element of art refers to the way things feel or look as if they might feel if touched.
texture
texture can be
hard
soft
rough
smooth
tactile of visual
An element of art that is three-dimensional and enclose volume; includes height and depth
form
An element of art by which positive and negative areas are define or a sense of depth achieved in a work of art
space
refers to the main focus of a picture
positive space
refers to the backgound.
negative space
An element of art that involves light.
color
It is produced when light waves strike an object and are reflected into our eyes.
color
What are the three properties of color?
hue
intensity
value
is simply the name that is given to color such as Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange, etc.
hue
A circular chart divided into 12 sections with each sector showinng a different color.
color wheel
Three types of color
primary
secondary
tertiary
of color is the quality of brightness and purity
intensity
of color can be achieve by adding either black or white to the chosen color.
value
What are the two color mixing?
additive
subtractive
start without light (black). Light sources of various wavelengths combine to make a color.
additive color mixing
start with light (white)
colored inks, paints, or filters between the viewer and the light source or reflective surface subtract wavelengths from the light, giving it color
subtractive color mixing
An element of art that refers to the gradual change of lightness and darkness of a color.
value
It is created when a light source shines upon the object creating highlights, form shadows and cast shadows.
value
What are the 7 elements of art?
Line
shape
color
value
space
form
texture
