The Elements and Principles of Art (09/06/22)

Question 1

Line

Answer 1

an element of art that refers to the continuous mark made on some surface by a moving point. It may be two-dimensional, like a pencil mark on a paper or in sculpture, it may be three-dimensional (wire) or it can be implied by the edge of a shape or form. Often, this is an outline, contour or silhouette.

Question 2

Shape

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an enclosed space (having consistency throughout) defined by other elements of art; they may take on the appearance of 2-D objects

Question 3

Form

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aan element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses volume; cubes, spheres, and cylinders are examples.

Question 4

Space

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refers to the distance or area between, around, above or within things. It can be a description for both 2 and 3 dimensional portrayals.

Question 5

Color

Answer 5

is an element of art with three properties: 1) Hue - the name of the color, e.g. red, yellow, etc. 2) Intensity - the purity and strength of the color such as brightness or dullness. 3) Value - the lightness or darkness

Question 6

Value

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describes the lightness or darkness of a color or grey tone; needed to express volume

Question 7

Direction

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Horizontal, Vertical or Oblique (diagonal). Horizontal suggests calmness, stability and tranquility. Vertical gives a feeling of balance, formality and alertness. Oblique suggests movement and action.

Question 8

Texture

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refers to the surface quality or “feel” of an object, such as roughness, smoothness, or softness. Actual texture can be felt while simulated or ‘visual’ textures are implied by the way the artist renders areas of the picture.

Question 9

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Question 10

Harmony

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is achieved in a body of work by using similar elements throughout the work and it gives an uncomplicated feel.

Question 11

Unity

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is seen in a painting or drawing when all the parts equal a whole; work that embodies this should not appear disjointed or confusing, but pleasing to the eye.

Question 12

Repetition

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works with pattern to make the work seem consistent yet active.

Question 13

Movement

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is the path the viewer’s eye takes through the artwork; often to focal areas. It can be directed along lines, edges, shapes and color borders within the artwork.

Question 14

Balance

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is a sense of stability in the body of work. It is the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, textures, and space. If the design was a scale, these elements should be arranged in a way to make the composition feel stable

Question 15

Variety

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refers to the differences in the work. You can achieve it by using different shapes, textures, colors, and values in your work.

Question 16

Proportion

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scale; refers to the relationships of the size of objects in a body of work. It deals with size relationships between objects; such as smallness or largeness

Question 17

Rhythm

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is created when one or more elements of design are used repeatedly to create a feeling of organized movement. It creates a mood as in music or dancing. It is seen in the repeating of shapes and colors, and in alternating lights and darks.

Question 18

Emphasis

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is the focal point or part of the design that catches the viewer’s attention. Usually the artist will make one area stand out by contrasting it with other areas. This area will be different in size, color, texture, shape, etc.

Question 19

Pattern

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is created by repeating an object or symbol all over the artwork.

Question 20

Contrast

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is a difference between two things to create interest or tension.

Question 21

Perspective

Answer 21

The 2-Dimensional Illusion of a 3-Dimensional Space. Parallel lines appear to converge or meet at the vanishing point. Objects of equal size will appear smaller as they recede in space.