Elements Of Art Flashcards
Line
-Basic building block of a visual design
-a series of connected dots or prolongation of a point to show shape or form of any piece of art
-a path created when an object moves from point to another
Horizontal Line
Is primarily the line of rest and quietness, relaxation, contemplation
Vertical Line
Pointed, balanced, forceful and dynamic
Diagonal Line
The line of action. The degree of action is shown in the angle of diagonal
Curve Line
Show the action and life and energy; they are never harsh and stern
Form
Relates closely to line in both definition and effect. It comprises the shape of an object within the composition, and shape is often used as a synonym.
Geometric Form
Forms that are mathematical, precise and can be named
Ex: sphere, cube, pyramid, cone, and cylinder
Organic Form
Are those that are free flowing, curvy, sinewy, and are not symmetricsl or easily measurable or named
Color
Constitutes an additional and very important aspect of the composition of an artwork
Hue
Specific color
Ex: Traditional Color Spectrum (ROYGBIV)
Intermediate Colors
Also called Tertiary Colors, are colors that are made by mixing one primary color and secondary color
Value
Sometimes called key, is the relationship of blacks to whites and grsys. Thus, it is understood simply as the lightness or darkness of a color
Intensity
Sometimes called chroma or saturation, comprises the degree of purity of a hue
SPACE
An area where the otger elements can interact. Two types: positive and negative.
Texture
-The way something feels or the way it looks like it feels
-can be used in paintings like impasto, stamping, and scratching in pottery, embossing when making prints, and many others
