Elements Of Art And Principles Of Design Flashcards
What are the different elements of art? (7)
- Line
- shape
- space
- form
- Texture
- Colour
- tonal values
Describe line as an element
A mark with length and direction
Continues mark made on a surface by a moving point
What are the different types of lines you get?
- horizontal
- vertical
- zig zag
- curved
- diagonal
What are the different kinds of shapes you get?
- 2D
- geometric shapes don’t appear often in nature
- organic shapes associated with things from the natural world like plants and animals
What is space as an art element?
Distance or area between, around, above, below or within things
What are the two types of spaces you can get? Elaborate on you answer
Positive space - filled with something
Negative space - empty areas
What are the 3 different types of “grounds” you get?
Sorry idk how to formulate questions
- background
- middle ground
- foreground
What are the primary colors?
- blue
- red
- yellow
What are secondary colours?
Primary colours mixed together
What are tertiary colours?
When a primary and secondary colour is mixed together
What is colour intensity?
Quality of brightness and purity
What is the difference between high intensity and low intensity of colour?
High intensity is when the colour is strong and bright
Low intensity is when the volume is faint and dull
What is the tonal value of a picture?
The lightness or darkness of tones or colours
What are the different shades of tonal value?
White is the lightest
Black is the darkest
Middle is called middle grey
What is the difference between tint and shade?
Tint is when white is being added to a hue and shade is when black is being added
What is the texture of a painting
The surface quality or feel - smoothness or roughness
Textures may be actual or implied
Discuss proportion as a principle of design
Relationship of certain elements to the whole and to each other
Describe balance
The way the elements are arranged to create a feeling of stability of work
What is the difference between symmetrical and asymmetrical balance?
Symmetrical one side mirrors the other
Asymmetrical one side of the composition does not reflect the other
What is the focal point?
The one part of the picture that stands out the most
What is contrast?
Large difference between two things to create interest or tension
What is the purpose of a pattern?
Produce the look and the feel of movement in the art piece
What effect does a pattern create?
Calmness and it’s visually pleasing
What does harmony in the image do?
All the pieces work together to create a pleasing image
How does one accomplish harmony is an art piece?
Repetition of a particular design element
How can we increase interest in a picture?
Variety of things
Movement
Makes your eyes move back and forth
