Exam Questions Flashcards
describe how an artist has used the art element texture in an artwork.
Describe how an artist has used the art Element colour in an artwork.
describe how an artist has used the art principle pattern in an artwork
explain the hannah hoch artwork Indian dancer describing the subject matter and be able to discuss a variety of art elements and principles in the artwork. be able to give a detailed description of this artwork.
Be able to give a detailed description on what an etching is and how to create an etching
be able to list all the 9 art elements
line
colour
tone
texture
shape
form
sound
light
time
and 11 art principles
balance
contrast
emphasis/focal point
movement
proportion
repetition (pattern)
rhythm
scale
space
unity
variety
9 art elements line meaning
9 art elements colour meaning
Colour is when light reflects off of an object
9 art elements tone meaning
“In painting, tone refers to the relative lightness or darkness of a colour”
9 art elements texture meaning
texture the surface quality from smooth to rock that can either be felt or observed
9 art elements shape meaning
shape an area contained within an implied line
9 art elements form meaning
Form describes a three-dimensional area it can be visually depicted or physical
9 art elements sound meaning
Sound is audible material in the arts that can be electronical or natural
9 art elements light meaning
Light is closely align to tone and it describes the clarity of light rays that illuminate an object or illustration
9 art elements time meaning
time as a material relates to physica….tion of an event or experience in art
11 art principles balance meaning
Balance is the distribution of visual weight of art
11 art principles contrast meaning
Differences in tone colour textures shapes and other elements used to draw attention to make dramatic parts of an artwork
11 art principles emphasis meaning
The artist application of art elements make a part or partsof the compositon stand out
11 art principles movement meaning
Can be still anticipated kinetic due to kinetic empathy suggested by motion blur
11 art principles proportion meaning
refers to the comparive amouts or ratios of an element
11 art principles reptition (patters) meaning
a regilary recurring motif/shape /figure creates patters
11 art principles rhythm meaning
where the use of elements is repeated.
11 art principles scale meaning
refers to the comparative size of shape s or forms use of time volume of sound in an artwork
11 art principles space meaning
refers to its visual pictorial (illusionary/plastic) depiction or physical (sulptural/architural) use physical space includes relief and in the round work.
11 art principles unity meaning
refes to its similar or unform use of an element that unifies or ties together a compostion.
11 art principles variety meaning
the diverse use of element creates a more asstorted and visually dynamic composition variety can be used to create slight differences or alter the rate of change.
