Module 2&3 Flashcards
the fundamental pieces that make up an
artwork.
Elements of arts and
Principles of design
are the building blocks of an artwork.
They are the tools artists use when creating an artwork.
Elements of an artwork
7 Elements of an Art
color
line
shape
form
value
texture
space
are how those building blocks are arranged. They are the ways an artist can organize the elements of art to create a
wide range of effects
Principles of design
8 principles of designs
contrast
rhythm
proportion
balance
unity
emphasis
movement
variety
is the VISUAL PROPERTY of the pigment of an
object that is DETECTED BY THE EYE and produced as a
result of the way the object reflects or emits light.
Color
three properties of color
hue
value
intensity
is the name of a color
Hue
is
a color’s lightness or darkness, which is altered when
black or white is added.
Value
often measured by boldness or dullness.
Intensity
Three primary colors.
Red
Yellow
Blue
They are the base hues for all other colors.
Primary colors
are called that because, when placed
side by side, they are pleasing to the eye. They create an
appealing contrast in artworks.
Example:
red and green
purple and
yellow
orange and blue
Complementary colors
create harmony and unity in
art because they are made of the same hues.
Example:
blue and
green
Red and orange
Yellow and green
Analogous colors
Is an element of art defined as the path of a point moving through
space
Line
A line that can dramatically alter an artwork.
Direction of line
a line that create MOVEMENT AN ENERGY.
DIAGONAL
lines
lines that add stability and strength to an artwork.
HORIZONTAL and VERTICAL lines
lines form the outside edge of a three-dimensional shape and
clearly defines the area it occupies.
Contour lines
lines that show movement, particularly of characters in an
artwork
Gesture lines
lines that are not made by a physical mark in an artwork, but rather by VISUAL SUGGESTION.
Implied lines
Lines that show feeling and emotion
Expressive lines
is an enclosed area of space
created through lines or other elements
of the composition.
Shape
are PRECISE areas that can be made
using a ruler or compass. These shapes CAN BE SIMPLE OR COMPLEX
and generally give an artwork a sense of order
Geometric shapes