Unit 4 Flashcards
Which of the following mediums have you learned to use in this course so far? (Select all correct answers)
color pencils
pen and ink
pencil
What things does an artist consider before beginning a project? (Select all correct answers)
how to arrange the elements within the piece
what motif to use
what type of style to incorporate
which media to use
When planning an art project, what kinds of things does the artist consider when deciding motif?
the artist considers the subject matter to decide on a motif like portraiture, still life, or surrealism
Which of the following is unethical for an artist to do?
copy another person’s art for credit or money
What is the first question one should ask when interpreting a drawing?
Why was it created?
What is a good way to make sure your idea will work before putting a lot of time and effort into it?
test it out by drawing thumbnails
Why should you try to take your reference photos yourself?
so you can avoid copyright issues and you can choose the lighting, angle, and subjects
Why might you want to use reference photos in planning your art?
they can help you see accurate details and recreate lighting
What is the next step in planning once you have a thumbnail that you like?
draw it a little larger and see if it still works
Which of the following is a common mistake to watch out for when using multiple reference photos?
drawing different light sources in the same art piece when your reference photos have different light sources
How can an artist statement be useful to a new artist?
it can direct their art to their intended audience and help introduce them if they have not yet been analyzed by critics or academics
What should the artist statement include?
something about the meaning of the art, style, and media or motifs used
Which of the following is unethical for an artist to do?
copy another person’s art for credit or money
When planning an art project, what kinds of things does the artist consider when deciding motif?
the artist considers the subject matter to decide on a motif like portraiture, still life, or surrealism
What things does an artist consider before beginning a project? (Select all correct answers)
what type of style to incorporate
which media to use
how to arrange the elements within the piece
what motif to use
