Definitions
Define Value in art
Value is the lightness or darkness of a color.
What is the difference between SHAPE and FORM?
SHAPE is 2-Dimensional and FORM is 3-Dimensional.
Shape is limited to height and width. Form includes height, width and depth.
What are two examples of a hue?
any colors!
Is this artwork balanced or off balanced? Why?
OFF BALANCED because the house is to the right, make the artwork appear visually heavier on the right.
Identify one element of art present in this painting.
Explain!
Color
Space - the bridge going of the edges
Texture - bushes, lily pads, water texture
Define Color in art
Color is derived from reflected or absorbed light.
What is the difference between LINE and SHAPE?
What are 3 examples of a shape?
3 shapes...
What are the 2 types of contrast depicted in this image?
Dark and light
Smooth and Bumpy
Identify 2 elements of art present in this painting.
Explain!
value - shadows in clothing and face
color
space - mountains in the distance
texture - sleeves
Define Space in art
Space in art refers to the feeling of depth or 3 dimensions.
The use of an area in a picture,
The use of positive and/or negative space.
What is the difference between COLOR and VALUE?
COLOR refers to the specific hue or shade. VALUE is the lightness or darkness of the color.
What are 4 examples of a form?
Sphere
Cube
Cylinder
Cone
Pyramid
Where do you notice the movement in this artwork?
The movement is depicted in the sky's wind, and the grass appearing like wind is blowing through it.
Identify 3 elements of art present in this painting.
Explain!
Color
space - mountains in the distance
line - lines present throughout the painting
form - the fence appears 3D
Define Balance in art
Balance is the distribution of visual weight, or visual aspects, throughout a work of art in a way that creates a sense of stability and order.
What is the difference between PATTERN and REPITITION?
PATTERN is a design with a sequence of elements repeating. (Red circle, blue square, yellow triangle... x5)
REPITITION is the repeated use of similar or identical elements.
What are 5 examples of kinds of Line?
zig zag lines
curly lines
wavy lines
dashed lines
thick lines
thin lines
What is the artist putting emphasis on in this artwork/What is the focal point? How do you know?
The apple in front of the persons face is the focal point. This is because it is unexpected to put an apple in that spot, and the color green makes it stand out.
Identify 4 elements of art present in this painting.
Explain!
color
value - different shades present of the same color
texture - the paint is chunky
space - the face is cropped, suggesting there is more. The whole picture is positive space. The nose is the closest appearing thing.
Define Unity in Art
Unity is how different elements of an artwork or design come together and create a sense of wholeness.
What is the difference between MOVEMENT and RHYTHM?
MOVEMENT is the appearance of motion in a still image, or the path the viewers eye takes.
RHYTHM is where repeated elements (shapes, lines, colors) are grouped together in a pattern to create the appearance of movement.
What are 6 examples of kinds of texture?
bumpy
smooth
furry
rough
slippery
waxy
mushy
hard
soft
List at least 4 PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN displayed in Starry Night. Explain where you see them!
Movement - in the wind
Balance - lack of balance because of the large black shape on the left.
Contrast - The bright moon/stars and the dark blue sky.
Repetition - repeating lines
Unity - The presence of all of these creating a sense of wholeness!!
Identify 5 elements of art present in this painting.
Explain!
form - 3D shapes are present
space - mountains and water in the distance
texture - bumpy texture on red glass, wood texture on branch
color
value - different shades of brown and blue
lines - on the clock