Visual Art Flashcards
the elements of visual arts
lines colors texture perspective space form volume
is a mark on a surface that describes a shape or outline
Line
always has direction, always moving, as used in any work of art, may either be straight or curved.
Line
lines are poised for action. They are poised, balanced, forceful, and dynamic. They express an impression of dignity.
Vertical Lines
lines of repose and serenity. They express ideas of calmness and quiescence..
Horizontal Lines
can give a feeling of peacefulness and stillness.
horizontal lines
are used to create feelings of movement or action.
diagonal lines
sometimes referred as S curves, suggest gracefulness or sexiness.
curved lines
three main types of lines
repetition
contrast
transition
occurs when two or more lines are drawn within a corner following the lines of the corner.
repetition
Lines that are in opposition to each other form a
contrast
is a line that connects two workflow elements.
transition
refers to the visual perception of light being reflected from a surface of an artwork.
color
colors can be divided into three groups:
primary, secondary and tertiary.
the term for the pure spectrum colors commonly referred to by the “color names
hue
is an abstract illustrative organization ofcolor huesaround a circle, that shows relationships betweenprimary, secondary, and tertiary colors, etc.
color wheel
refers to the lightness or darkness of a color
value
refers to the brightness or darkness of color. It gives color strength
intensity
are values above the normal
tints
are values below the normal
shades
is the element that deals more directly with the sense of touch.
texture
expresses the idea of how a surface might feel
Implied texture
on the other hand, is texture that can actually be felt.
Actual texture
deals with the effect of distance upon the appearance of objects
perspective
