Elements of Art
A path made by a moving point to form edges of shapes and forms.
A. SHAPE B. FORM C. LINE D. VALUE
C. LINE
Uses one or more elements to imply motion.
A. MOVEMENT B. UNITY C. PATTERN D. EMPHASIS
A. MOVEMENT
To describe the content in the artwork, the physical characteristics.
Example: "The dark structure of the foundering steamboat is hinted at in the center of the work, while heavy smoke from the vessel, pitching waves, and swirling snow surround it."
A. Description B. Evaluation C. Analysis D. Interpretation
A. Description
Yellow, Red, and Blue are what type of colors?
A. COLOR B. COOL C. SECONDARY D. PRIMARY
D. Primary
This shading consists of dots ranging in space and size.
A. Stippling B. Contouring C. Cross-hatching D. Swirling
A. Stippling
Made with lines that connect to itself. (Hint: can be 2D or 3D)
A. LINE B. SHAPE C. FORM D. PERPENDICULAR
B. SHAPE
The relationship of elements as a whole. Sizes respect each other.
A. CONTRAST B. UNITY C. PROPORTION D. PATTERN
C. PROPORTION
The composition of an art piece and elements.
Example: In Vincent van Gogh's 'Starry Night,' swirling lines and contrasting colors are used to convey the artist's emotional experience of the night sky, illustrating the concept of color and line.
A Interpretation B. Analysis C. Description D. Principles of art
B. Analysis
Colors that are on the opposite side of the wheel are?
A. SPLIT-COMPLEMENTARY B. COMPLEMENTARY C. PRIMARY D. YELLOW
B. Complementary
This form of shading is made out of straight lines varying length.
A. Cross-hatching B. Stippling C. Hatching D. Swirling
C. Hatching
The lightness or darkness of a color.
A. HUE B. SPACE C. SHADING D. VALUE
D. VALUE
Created by using contrasting elements.
A. FOCAL POINT B. CONTRAST C. BALANCE D. COMPLEMENTARY
B. CONTRAST
Your personal judgement of the artwork, personal opinion.
Example: "The painting really spoke to me with the smooth lines and structure. Although the colors contrasted with the focal point it was overall impressive."
A. Analysis B. Evaluation C. Infer D. Description
B. Evaluation
The mix of primary colors are?
A. PRIMARY COLORS B. TERTIARY COLORS C. SECONDARY COLORS D. WARM COLORS
C. Secondary Colors
Name of color. Intensity, brightness, or dullness of a color
A. Value B. Color C. Hue D. Tint
C. Hue
The actual way something feels.
A. WALL B. PERSPECTIVE C. FORM D. TEXTURE
D. TEXTURE
Main focus and idea of artwork.
A. IDEA B. THEME C. UNITY D. EMPHASIS
D. EMPHASIS
PRACTICE; What part of art criticism is this?
"Sharp, angular lines create a sense of tension, while the large amount of empty space creates a feeling of isolation"
A. Description B. Interpretation C. Evaluation D. Analysis
D. Analysis
Colors arranged to please the eye.
A. MONOCHROMATIC B. COLORS C. PRIMARY COLORS D. COLOR SCHEMES
D. Color Schemes
Distribution of a visual, weight of objects in a work of art. (Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, Radial)
A. UNITY B. MOTIF C. RHYTHM D. BALANCE
D. Balance
Actual or implied with height, width, depth.
A. PATTERN B. FORM C. SPACE D. SHAPE
B. FORM
Distribution of a visual weight in a work of art. (Ex: Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, Radial)
A. BALANCE B. PATTERN C. PROPORTIONAL D. SYMMETRICAL
A. BALANCE
The meaning of an art piece, describe the story or message its trying to convey.
Example: A glimpse of blue sky through the smoke and snow above the vessel is the only indication of space beyond this gripping scene of danger, and provides the only place for the viewer’s eyes to rest from the tumult."
A. Interpretation B. Infer C. Story D. Description
A. Interpretation
Colors next to each other on a color Wheel.
A. ANALOGOUS B. TRIADIC COLORS C. TERTIARY COLORS D. FRIENDS
A. Analogous
The lights and darks of a color within a work of art. (Tint, Tone, Shade)
A. Value B. Hue C. Color D. Space
A. Value