Elements of Art
Which element represents emotions, creates contrast, and helps objects stand out from the background?
Color
Which element indicates order and directs the eye where to look and how to interpret the work? Visually connects two points in space
Line
True or False: Patterns can be organized or random.
True
True or False: Artwork must have variety to be interesting.
False
Red, blue, and yellow are known as the _____ colors.
Primary
The actual feel or touch of a surface. Mostly applies to 3D art.
Tactile Texture
Any two-dimensional image or element that is used in the artwork.
Shape
One element being repeated over and over again
Repetition
Color scheme where three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel are used
Analogous
Orange, Green, and Violet are known as the _____ colors
Secondary
Refers to lightness and darkness of color in an artwork
Value
What refers to a way of combining similar elements of art and arranging them to make a coherent whole?
Unity or Harmony
Using lines, patterns, and composition to create paths for the eyes to follow
Movement
Color scheme where the colors used are located at points of an equally drawn triangle on the color wheel.
Triadic
A term used to describe using shades of one color in your work to create a sense of unity
Monochromatic
The area around, within, and between the objects in your work
Space
The perception of something that can be felt on a 2D work
Visual Texture
What term is used when the artwork is visually divided and the objects are similar on each half? (two answers)
Balance
Colors that are opposite of each other on the color wheel are called:
Complementary
How bright or dull a color is refers to its ________.
Intensity
An object that has three dimensions: height, weight, and depth.
Form
List the seven elements of art.
Line, Shape, Form, Value, Texture, Space, Color
What is one way an artist could create emphasis?
Answer Varies
_______ is usually created when an artist repeats or alternates a specific element creating a feeling of movement.
Rhythm
Red-orange and blue-green are examples of _____ colors
Intermediate