Elements Vocab
A continuous mark on a surface or an identifiable path of a point moving in space. It can vary in width, direction, and length.
Line
This principle gives the illusion of movement through the repetition of lines and shapes.
Rhythm
The true name/state of a color.
Hue
What kinds of shapes are these?
Geometric
The repetition of shapes in this art demonstrates what principle of art?
Rhythm/Movement
An area defined by lines.
Shape
Highlighting one area of a piece of art. This is done by using contrast in color, size, texture, etc.
Emphasis
Hues that cannot be created by mixing.
Blue, red, and yellow
Primary colors
What kinds of shapes are these?
Organic
The use of yellow in this piece demonstrates which principle of art?
Emphasis/Contrast
The way that something feels (physical) or looks like it should feel (implied).
Texture
Size relationships of one part to the whole and one part to another.
Proportion
Hues that are created by mixing together two primary colors.
Secondary colors - Bonus points if you can name them.
What kind of color scheme does this art have?
Monochromatic
What type of balance does this art have?
Asymmetrical balance
A shape or motif that is repeated.
Pattern
The arrangement of the elements within a work of art that is either symmetrical or asymmetrical in design and proportion.
Balance
Hues directly opposite each other on the color wheel.
Complementary colors
What kind of color scheme does this art have?
Complementary
The artist is deliberately playing with which principle of art?
Proportion
The area between, around, and within objects.
Space
The arrangement of one or more of the elements used to create a feeling of completeness. Everything in the work seems to belong and contribute to the overall picture.
Unity/Harmony
The lightness or darkness of a color.
Value
In this picture, what color is the negative space?
White
Tell me 3 principles of art that you see used in this painting.
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