Elements of art
A path created by a moving point,
Line
the repeating of an object or symbol all over the work of art or used more often, in design
Pattern
artists' paint made with a water-soluble binder, and thinned with water
Watercolor
1. The area around an object. 2. The areas of an artwork that are NOT the primary subject
negative space
artistic and literary movement that emerged in the early 20th century, largely as a reaction to the horrors of World War I.
Dadaism
Objects having three dimensions (3D), or height, width, and depth
Form
the feeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art, which creates a sense of completeness.
Unity
a chalk-like stick made from powdered pigments mixed with a binder
Pastels or chalk pastels
an art form where you put an image together from pieces of paper or images,
Collage
a cultural and artistic movement that emerged in the 1920s and 1930s, characterized by its exploration of the unconscious mind and the depiction of dreamlike or illogical scenes.
Surrealism
The element of art derived from reflected or absorbed light, this element has 3 properties
Color
the part of the design that catches the viewer’s attention
Emphasis
The bringing together of parts or elements to form a whole; the structure, organization, or total form of a work of art
composition
A very small, simple sketch usually done before a painting to try out design or subject ideas.
Thumbnail sketch
Surrealism was heavily influenced by psychoanalytic theories, particularly those of
Sigmund Freud
How something feels or looks like it would feel if you could touch it.
Texture
the use of several elements of design to hold the viewer’s attention and to guide the viewer’s eye through and around the work of art.
Variety
The part in a scene or artwork that seems closest to you. Objects appear larger and more detailed.
Foreground
Representing three-dimensional objects and space in two dimensions in a way that imitates depth, height and width as seen with your eyes.
perspective
prominent art movement that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s, primarily in the United States and Britain. It's characterized by its use of imagery from popular and commercial culture, like advertising, comic books, and everyday objects
Pop art
The element of art that refers to the emptiness or area around or within objects.
Space
the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture, and space
Balance
The actual color of an object being painted
Local color
Most commonly, an artist’s method of expression, such as ceramics, painting or glass. 2. A particular material along with its accompanying technique
Medium
Wayne Thiebaud- was an American painter known for his colorful works depicting what items
Cake, pies, pastry and everyday objects