Elements Of Visual Arts Flashcards
(35 cards)
A mark on a surface that describes a shape or outline. It can create texture and can be thick and thin.
Line
Lines of repose and serenity. They express the ideas of calmness and quiescence.
Horizontal Lines
Lines that are poised, balance, forceful, and dynamic. They express an impression of dignity.
Vertical Lines
Lines that suggest action and movement. They give animatiom to any composition in which they apppear.
Diagonal Lines
They suggest grace, movement, flexibility, and joyousness.
Curved Lines
What are the Three Main Types of Lines?
- Repetition
- Contrast
- Transition Line
Occurs when two or more lines are drawn within a corner following the lines of the corner.
Repetition
Lines that are in opposition to each other.
Contrast
A line that connects two workflow elements.
Transition Line
The term for the pure spectrum colors commonly referred to by the “color names” - red, orange, yellow, blue, green, violet - which appear in the hue circle or rainbow.
Hue
What ate the primary colors?
- Red
- Blue
- Yellow
What are the secondary colors?
- Green
- Violet (Purple)
- Orange
The purity and strength of the color such as brightness or dullness.
Intensity
The lightness or darkness of the color.
Value
What are the tertiary colors?
- Orange-Yellow
- Red-Orange
- Violet-Red
- Blue-Violet
- Blue-Green
- Yellow-Green
This are values above the normal.
Tints
This are values below the normal.
Shades
Symbolizes death and gloom
Black
Stands for purity and innocence
White
Represents blood, anger and fear
Red
It implies happiness and abundance
Green
The element that deals more directly with the sense of touch. It has do with the characteristics of surfaces which can be rough or smootg.
Texture
It deals with the effect of distance upon the appearance of objects.
Perspective
Refers to the amountvof space occupied in three dimensions. It refers to solidity or thickness.
Volume