Humanities Flashcards
One side mirrors the other
Symmetrical
What is a painting that looks like a mold or carving?
Trompe Lóel
Has balance but is not symmetrical
Asymmetrical
Designs with equal distribution
Radial
Open
Goes off canvas
Closed
Everything on canvas
Linear
Has a lot of defined lines
Edges of lines are blurred
Painterly
A main color theme
Dominance
Subordinance
A multi color theme
Triangle design
Things in the painting that take on triangle shapes
Linear perspective
Has a lot of depth
Atmospheric perspective
Depth by Atmosphere
What are three things a work of art must have to be called art?
Artistic form
Be intended as art by the artist
Recognized experts agree that it’s a work of art
Value
Black and white
Repetition of elements
Unity
Contrast in shape and color
Variety
Focal point
Point of main interest
Distribution of visual weight
Balance
Direction
Dominant trogectory angle
Sequence
Repetition of shapes in ration to one another
Placement on top more important then on bottom
Height
Size
Larger objects more important
The amount of color present
Saturation
