Elements
The basic building block used to create a work of art are known as the _____________ of art.
Elements
also know as hue
color
a principle of design that indicates movement, created by the careful placement of repeated elements in a work of art to cause a visual tempo or beat.
Rhythm
A way of combining similar elements in an artwork to accent their similarities (achieved through use of repetitions and subtle gradual changes)
harmony
list the primary colors
red, yellow, blue
An element of art defined by a point moving in space. _______may be two or three-dimensional, descriptive, implied, or abstract.
line
an element of art by which positive and negative areas are defined or a sense of depth is achieved in a work or art
space
a way of combining elements to add feeling of equilibrium or stability to a work of art. Major types are symmetrical and assymmetrical.
Balance
A principle of design concerned with diversity or contrast. Variety is achieved by using different shapes, sizes, and/or colors in a work of art.
variety
another name for violet
purple
an element of art that is two-dimensional, flat, or limited to height and width.
shape
an element of art that refers to the ways things feel, or look as if they might feel if touched
texture
a way of combining elements to stress the differences between those elements
Emphasis or contrast
a principle of design used to create the look and feeling of action and to guide the viewer's eye throughout the work of art
movement
list the secondary colors
purple/violet, green, orange
an element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses volume; includes height, width, AND depth.
Form
an element made up of three properties: hue, value, and intensity
color
A principle of design that refers to the relationship of certain elements to the whole and to each other.
proportion
an artist uses this to organize elements within a work of art
principles
what do you add to a color to change it's value
black
The lightness or darkness of tones or colors. White is the lightest and black is the darkest.
value
name the 7 elements of art
Line, shape, form, value, space, color, texture
A way of combining elements by using a series of gradual changes in those elements. (Large shapes to small shapes, dark to light, etc.)
Gradation
Name the 8 principles of art
rhythm, balance, emphasis/contrast, proportion, gradation, harmony, variety, movement
name the 6 tertiary colors
red-orange, yellow-orange, red-violet, blue-violet, blue-green, yellow-green. (purple may be substituted for violet)