Elements of Art and Design Flashcards
1
Q
Material
A
2
Q
Place
A
where the artwork is located
3
Q
Surface
A
the bean
4
Q
Edge/Line
A
meeting of two different edges make a line
5
Q
Texture
A
the feel and character of a given surface
6
Q
Color
A
Color
7
Q
Scale
A
Size
8
Q
Mass
A
Dense physical presence
9
Q
Center of Gravity
A
- relative
- the way form gives weight to an object
- the balance point
10
Q
Volume
A
can be a physical solid presence or as a quantifiable empty space
11
Q
Space
A
- the area around the object
OR - the area between 2 objects
12
Q
Movement
A
Movement
13
Q
Light
A
- can be used to shine upon a sculpture
- reveals multitude of forms
- reveals characteristics of material
14
Q
Memory
A
- emotional response to a particular form
- creates a bridge from the past to the present moment
