Vocab 1

Question 1

Perspective

Answer 1

The creation of the illusion of depth in a two dimensional image by using mathematical principles

Question 2

Geometric shape

Question 3

Implied shape

Question 4

Contrast

Answer 4

A drastic difference between such elements as color or value( lightness/darkness) when they are presented together

Question 5

Isometric perspective

Answer 5

A system using diagonal parallel lines to communicate depth

Question 6

Communicative line

Question 7

Negative space

Answer 7

An unoccupied or empty space that is created after positive shapes are positioned in a work of art

Question 8

Organic form

Question 9

Picture plane

Answer 9

The surface of a painting or drawing

Question 10

Geometric forms

Answer 10

Three dimensional form composed of predictable and mathematically derived planes and curves

Question 11

In the round

Question 12

Implied line

Answer 12

A line not actually drawn but suggested by the positions of elements in the work, for example, an aligned series of dots

Question 13

Two dimensional

Answer 13

Having height and width

Question 14

Atmospheric perspective

Answer 14

Use of shades of color and clarity to create the illusion of depth. Closer objects have warmer tones and clear outlines, while objects set further away are cooler and become hazy

Question 15

Foreshorening

Answer 15

A perspective technique that depicts a form often distorting or reducing it at an angle that is not parallel to the picture plane in order to convey the illusion of depth

Question 16

Abstract

Answer 16

Art imagery that departs from recognizable images of the natural world

Question 17

Three dimensional

Answer 17

Having height,width,and depth.

Question 18

Organic shape

Question 19

Actual line

Answer 19

A continuous uninterrupted line

Question 20

Relief

Question 21

Linear perspective

Answer 21

A system using converging imaginary sight lines to create the illusion of depth