Elements Of Art

Question 1

What are the Elements of Art?

Answer 1

The structure of an artwork.

Question 2

Define Line in the context of art.

Answer 2

A continuous mark made on a surface.

Question 3

What is a Shape?

Answer 3

Two-dimensional and encloses space.

Question 4

What types of shapes are there?

Answer 4

• Geometric (squares, triangles)
• Organic (found in nature)

Question 5

Define Form in art.

Answer 5

Three-dimensional and takes up space.

Question 6

What is Colour?

Answer 6

What is perceived when light hits and reflects off of an object.

Question 7

What are Complementary colours?

Answer 7

Colours that contrast with each other.

Question 8

What does Hue refer to?

Answer 8

The name of the colour.

Question 9

Define Intensity in terms of colour.

Answer 9

The strength of a colour.

Question 10

What are Primary colours?

Answer 10

• Red
• Yellow
• Blue

Question 11

What are Secondary colours?

Answer 11

Colours made by mixing primary colours.

Question 12

What are Tertiary colours?

Answer 12

Colours made by mixing secondary colours.

Question 13

Define Analogous colours.

Answer 13

Two or more colours side by side on the colour wheel.

Question 14

What does Value refer to in art?

Answer 14

The lightness or darkness of a colour.

Question 15

What is Texture in art?

Answer 15

The surface quality or feel of an object.

Question 16

What is Space in art?

Answer 16

The illusion of space created through light and shadow.

Question 17

What is Positive space?

Answer 17

The focal point of the piece.

Question 18

What is Negative space?

Answer 18

The space around the focal point of the piece.

Question 19

What is one method to present space in art?

Answer 19

Overlapping of objects

Overlapping creates a sense of depth as objects in the foreground obscure those in the background.

Question 20

Which technique involves changing the color intensity to represent distance?

Answer 20

Value + Focus

Lighter colors often indicate objects that are further away, while darker colors suggest proximity.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: _______ is used to show objects getting bigger or smaller from a certain point.

Answer 21

Linear Perspective

Linear perspective creates an illusion of depth by depicting parallel lines converging at a vanishing point.

Question 22

What artistic technique uses shading to depict space?

Answer 22

Shading

Shading helps to create volume and dimension, making objects appear three-dimensional.

Question 23

How can the placement of an object affect the perception of space?

Answer 23

Placement of the object in different areas

Objects placed higher or lower on the canvas can create a sense of elevation or depth.

Question 24

What effect does size have on the perception of space in art?

Answer 24

Size - far away or near

Larger objects appear closer, while smaller objects seem further away, contributing to depth perception.