Step by Step
The first step of the critiquing process, where the viewer states observations on the artwork's subject, style, and genre.
What is "Describe"?
The most basic element of art, created by connecting two points.
What is Line?
When the elements are arranged to create the impression of equality in weight or importance.
What is Balance?
Form, the three-dimensional element, can be measured by these three dimensions.
What are width, depth, and height?
A list of information on the work of art that can be utilized in the first step of the Critiquing Process.
What is Credit Line?
The final step of the critiquing process where the viewer makes their education decision on whether the art is successful or not.
What is "Judge"?
The surface quality of a work of art, which can be either actual or implied.
What is Texture?
Combining elements in a way that highlights their differences and/or creates visual interest.
What is Contrast or Variety?
The purpose of the art, identified in Step 3 of the critiquing process.
What is Intent?
The way the human eye interprets light bouncing off of objects.
What is Color?
Steps 1 & 2 of the critiquing process are known as the "objective steps" and Steps 3 & 4 are known as this kind of step.
What is "Subjective"?
What is Shape?
Using the elements of art to create a focal point by drawing special attention to particular area.
What is Emphasis?
A name for colors that are created by mixing a Primary and Secondary color together.
What is a Tertiary Color?
The comparative relationship between two or more elements in a piece with respect to size, color, quantity, etc.
What is Proportion?
The third step of the critiquing process, where the viewer identifies the purpose and emotional qualities of the work of art.
What is "Interpret"?
The lightness or darkness of color.
What is Value?
When elements are combined in a way that produce the illusion of motion.
What is Movement?
A line that is slightly tilted and can create the illusion of movement.
What is a Diagonal Line?
When an image is flat, but is made to look like it has a certain physical quality or texture.
What is Implied Texture?
Step 2, the analyze step, is where the viewer identifies the Elements of Art, as well as these 8 themes that are often present in art.
What are the Principles of Design?
This element of art can refer to many things, including size, proximity, or the position of something in the work of art.
What is Space?
The principle present when all parts of an image work together to be seen as a whole, often accomplished through repetition and simplicity.
What is Unity?
A shape that does not have an exact name, uniform measurements, and does not appear in nature.
What is an Organic Shape?
The area that defines and surrounds the subject of a work of art.
What is Negative Space?