Midterm_Art Flashcards
It involves the use of skills, imagination, and creativity to produce something that is intended to be appreciated
Art
What is art
broad and diverse form of human expression that encompasses various creative activities, including visual, auditory, or performing arts.
is intended to be appreciated for its aesthetic beauty, emotional power, intellectual depth, or cultural significance
Art
- can take many forms, such as painting, sculpture, music, literature, dance, theater, film, photography, and more
- often serves as a means of communication, allowing artists to convey ideas, emotions, experiences, and perspectives to an audience.
Art
He defined art as an imitation that imitates the imperfect and changing world of appearances and, therefore, considered it a mere imitation of reality.
Plato
What are the purposes of art?
- Communication and Connection
- Educational and Historical
- Entertainment and Leisure
- Personal and Emotional
- Cultural and Identity
- Economic
- Environmental and Public Spaces
- Spiritual and Reflective
purposes of art:
- transcends language barriers and connects people across different cultures and backgrounds
- serves as a universal language that enables individuals to share experiences, thoughts, and emotions, fostering connections and empathy.
Communication and Connection
Purposes of art
- valuable educational tool, offering insights into historical periods, cultural contexts, and artistic techniques
- can make history come alive and provide visual narratives that engage learners and enhance their understanding of the past.
Educational and Historical
The Purpose of Art
- allowing people to experience joy, relaxation, and pleasure.
Entertainment and Leisure
The Purpose of Art
- serves as a means for individuals to express and process their emotions, experiences, and inner thoughts.
- allows them to communicate what might be difficult to convey through words alone
- Creating and engaging with art can offer catharsis, healing, and a sense of emotional release.
Personal and Emotional
The Purpose of Art
- deeply intertwined with culture and identity
- reflects the values, beliefs, and traditions of a society
- cultural heritage is preserved and passed down to future generations, fostering a sense of continuity and connection with one’s roots.
The Purpose of Art
The Purpose of Art
- contributing to industries such as visual arts, music, film, and literature
- generates employment opportunities for artists, curators, writers, performers, and others involved in the creative process.
Economic
The Purpose of Art
- played a role in religious and spiritual practices throughout history
- can create a sense of awe, reverence, and connection to something beyond the material world, encouraging contemplation and introspection
Spiritual and Reflective
What is Design?
- process of envisioning and planning the creation of objects, interactive systems, buildings, vehicles, etc
- user-centered, i.e. users are at the heart of the design thinking approach.
- broad concept and its meaning can greatly vary from one field to another
Design can be defined in various ways
- Design as Problem-Solving
- Design as Creativity
- Design as Aesthetic Composition
Identify which definition of design is being described
- process of identifying challenges, exploring possible solutions, and creating innovative and practical outcomes that address specific problems or needs.
Design as Problem-Solving
Identify which definition of design is being described
- creative endeavor that involves imagining, conceptualizing, and generating original ideas and concepts to produce aesthetically appealing and functional creations
Design as Creativity
Identify which definition of design is being described
- arrangement of visual and sensory elements—such as color, form, texture, and space—to create visually pleasing and harmonious compositions.
Design as Aesthetic Composition
They are the fundamental building blocks that artists use to create visual compositions. Serve as the vocabulary of visual language, allowing artists to convey their ideas, emotions, and messages through their work
ELEMENTS OF ARTS
ELEMENTS OF ARTS
- Line
- Shape
- Space
- Value
-Color - Texture
most basic element of art and can be straight, curved, thick, thin, horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. They can define shapes, create movement, and convey different emotions.
Line
element of art that has two-dimensional areas with defined boundaries. They can be geometric (like circles, squares) or organic (irregular, natural shapes). Shapes can create patterns, convey balance, and provide structure to a composition.
Shape
this element of art refers to the area within and around objects in an artwork. It includes positive space (occupied by objects) and negative space (empty areas). Proper use of space creates depth, perspective, and a sense of spatial relationships
Space
this element refers to the range of lightness to darkness in an artwork. It helps create contrast, define form, and suggest depth. Artists use techniques like shading, hatching, and cross-hatching to manipulate value.
Value
Element of art
- visual sensation created by different wavelengths of light. It can convey mood, emotions, and symbolism
- can be primary, secondary, complementary, warm, cool, and more, and their arrangement influences how they interact with each other
Color
Element of Art
- refers to the surface quality of an artwork. It can be actual (felt through touch) or implied (suggested through visual cues).
- adds richness, tactility, and visual interest to an artwork
Texture
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
- Balance
- Contrast
- ## Emphasis
Principles of Design
- refers to the distribution of visual weight in a composition
- can be achieved through symmetrical (equal balance) or asymmetrical (unequal balance) arrangements of elements.
Balance
Principles of Design
- involves the juxtaposition of different elements, such as light and dark values, colors, textures, sizes, or shapes
- creates visual interest and helps emphasize certain elements.
Contrast
Principles of Design
- highlights a specific element or area within a composition to draw the viewer’s attention
- can be achieved through contrast, isolation, placement, or using a focal point.
Emphasis
Principles of Design
- refers to the coherence and visual consistency within a composition
- Elements should work together to create a sense of wholeness and coherence
Unity
Principles of Design
- creates a sense of movement and visual flow in a composition
- achieved through repetition, alternation, progression, or gradation of elements
- achieved through lines, shapes, and arrangement of elements
Rhythm/Movement
