Principles of Art
Elements of Art
Color
Artistic Terms
Principles & Elements Cont.
100

Atmospheric, one-point, two-point, and fore/middle/back ground are all examples of this technique used with space.

Perspective

100

A mark that can be straight, curvy, thin, thick, zig-zag, or wavy is called:

Line

100

A shade is made by adding what to a color?

Black

100

This refers to the way the principles and elements of design are arranged on the page. 

Composition

100

A closed 2D space commonly found in math class:

Geometric Shape

200

A repeated design.

Pattern

200

The space within an object, subject, or focal point?

Positive Space

200

Name 1 complementary color scheme:

Blue/Orange

Red/Green

Yellow/Purple


200

Art that is NOT realistic is called:

Abstract

200

______________ is the range of lightness or darkness of a color

Value

300

The main area in a picture that your eyes always tend to focus on is called:

Focal Point or Emphasis

300

A 3D space that can be seen from many different angles. 

Form

300

A tone is made by adding what to a color?

Gray

300

When all elements and principles work together in harmony?

Unity


300

_______________ is the area that exists around and between objects.

Negative Space

400

__________ is the placement of items, color, and space in your artwork to make it look even and spread out. For example, you do not want to place all your objects on one side of your artwork.

Balance

400

___________ Is the surface quality or the “feel” of an object. Examples are smooth surfaces, rough surfaces, or soft surfaces.

Texture

400

High contrast as visualized on a value scale.

Black and White

400


______________ shapes are irregular, nature-type shapes. Examples are clouds and leaves

Organic Shapes

400

_________ is when one side of the object mirrors the other side. Example: The pattern of a butterfly’s wings is the same on both sides

Symmetry

500

The difference in sizes of items in an art piece is called __________________. Example – bobblehead

Proportion

500

When the balance comes from a central point?

Radial design

500

A tint is made by adding what to a color?

White

500

Repetition of elements in an art work.

Rhythm

500

This principle has energy.

Movement

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