Elements Of Art

Question 1

A mark made by a pointed tool, such as a pencil, pen, brush, etc. Often defined as a moving point. Has length and width, but width is tiny compared to length.

Answer 1

Line

Question 2

Five types of lines are

Answer 2

Horizontal, vertical, diagonal, curvy, zig zag

Question 3

An area contained within a line or implied line. Also may be seen because of color or value changes. Usually used to describe 2D objects.

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Shape

Question 4

Can be created with compass, ruler, & generally have specific names like square, circle, triangle.

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Geometric shapes

Question 5

Have no specific names, soft edges with irregular borders, found in nature, vary in size & number.

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Organic shapes

Question 6

Describes volume or mass. A 3D object, used mainly to describe sculptures or ceramic art works.

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Form

Question 7

Derived from reflected light. The sensation of this is caused in the brain as a response of the eyes to different wavelengths of light (roy g biv)

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Color

Question 8

Refers to lightness or darkness of a color. One of the 3 properties of color.

Answer 8

Value

Question 9

The quality of the surface of an artwork, both visual and actual. Appeals to your sense of TOUCH.

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Texture

Question 10

The distance around, between, above, below, and within a 3D object. Also creates illusion of depth in 2D works.

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Space

Question 11

foreground (bottom of picture), middle ground (middle area), background (towards top of picture)

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Perspective

Question 12

The actual objects

Answer 12

Positive space

Question 13

the spaces around and holes inside objects or areas

Answer 13

Negative space