Visual Art Flashcards

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the elements of visual arts

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lines
colors
texture
perspective
space
form
volume
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2
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is a mark on a surface that describes a shape or outline

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Line

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3
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always has direction, always moving, as used in any work of art, may either be straight or curved.

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Line

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4
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lines are poised for action. They are poised, balanced, forceful, and dynamic. They express an impression of dignity.

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Vertical Lines

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5
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lines of repose and serenity. They express ideas of calmness and quiescence..

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Horizontal Lines

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6
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can give a feeling of peacefulness and stillness.

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horizontal lines

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7
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are used to create feelings of movement or action.

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diagonal lines

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8
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sometimes referred as S curves, suggest gracefulness or sexiness.

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curved lines

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9
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three main types of lines

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repetition
contrast
transition

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10
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occurs when two or more lines are drawn within a corner following the lines of the corner.

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repetition

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11
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Lines that are in opposition to each other form a

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contrast

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12
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is a line that connects two workflow elements.

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transition

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13
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refers to the visual perception of light being reflected from a surface of an artwork.

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color

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14
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colors can be divided into three groups:

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primary, secondary and tertiary.

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15
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the term for the pure spectrum colors commonly referred to by the “color names

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hue

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16
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is an abstract illustrative organization ofcolor huesaround a circle, that shows relationships betweenprimary, secondary, and tertiary colors, etc.

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color wheel

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17
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refers to the lightness or darkness of a color

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value

18
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refers to the brightness or darkness of color. It gives color strength

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intensity

19
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are values above the normal

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tints

20
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are values below the normal

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shades

21
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is the element that deals more directly with the sense of touch.

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texture

22
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expresses the idea of how a surface might feel

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Implied texture

23
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on the other hand, is texture that can actually be felt.

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Actual texture

24
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deals with the effect of distance upon the appearance of objects

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perspective

25
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It has to do with the direction of lines and with the size of objects.

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Linear Perspective

26
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Objects become fainter in the distance due to the effect of the atmosphere.

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Aerial Perspective

27
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as an element of art,refers to distances or areas around, between or within components of a piece.

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space

28
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the areas in a work of art that are the subjects, or areas of interest.

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Positive space

29
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areas around the subjects, or areas of interest.

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Negative space

30
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applies to the over-all design of a work of art.

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form

31
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the amount of space occupied in three dimensions.

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volume

32
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pressing harder or using a bigger nib or marker, also gives a darker appearance

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hatching

33
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uses layers of hatching placed at an angle

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crosshatching

34
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the direction pf line helps suggest contours

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contour hatching

35
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uses layers of short, straight marks

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random hatching

36
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uses layers of small scribbles marks to build up value and texture

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scumbling

37
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using tiny dots to create value

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stippling

38
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refers to the material used by an artist.

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medium

39
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is the manner in which the artists controls the medium to achieve desired effect.

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technique

40
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refers to the substance the artist uses to create a piece of artwork.

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medium