Principles of Art Flashcards
what is principles?
elements and components used to make a desired effect
what is composition
the overall completed design of a work of art
What does contrast use
lightness, darkness, and size
what does chiaroscuro do
creates an illusion of 3-D in a 2-D painting with shading and a light source
What is tenebrism
use of intense darkness and lighting to highlight the impact of a painting
what is unity?
all the elements working togethera
what is the grammar of art?
principles
what is the vocabulary of art
elements
what is compositional?
created by organizing all visual aspects of work
WHat is gestalt?
a form or shape of how your eyes determine what you see
what is variety?
different ideas, materials used or elements
What is balance?
visual weight that always has an axis present
difference between asymmetrical and symmetrical balance
asymmetrical is elements complimenting each other when balance is different while symmetrical is indentical
what is radial?
elements that are equal distance from central point
what is scale and proportion
size of a object compared to another
what is monumental
larger than in real life
what is hierarchical
use of size: bigger = more important
what is distorted
supernatural and dreamlike effect
what is a focal point
draws attention to something in art piece
what is subordination
draws attention away: opposite of focal point
what is pattern
repeated elements, makes sense of unity
what is a motif
symbol or something that represents a theme
what is rhythmic progression
the eye naturally moves through work; foreground middleground backround
rhytmic design structure
how you look through art work
what is alternating rhytm
looks like it is supposed to be moving
what is progressive rhythm
how fast something moves your eye
what are all the principles
Balance, scale/proportion, contrast, unity, variety, pattern, and rhythm
