Elements of Art
Vocabulary
Color Theory
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Principles of Design
100

Which element refers to the path traced by a moving point?

Line

100

What does it mean in art when something is described as "organic"?

It is not a recognizable object; usually wavy. Resembles nature

100

What color scheme is this?

Monochromatic

100

Which element of art refers to the way an object feels or looks as if it might feel if touched?

Texture

100

Define Emphasis.

highlighting certain areas or elements within a composition to create a sense of importance and a focal point.

200

Which element refers to how light or dark something is?

Value

200

What is implied texture?

The way something looks like it should feel if touched

200

This is an example of what color scheme?

Complementary

200

Why is it important to know the elements of art?

Help artist create visually appealing and emotionally impactful art

creates more interesting compositions

can be used in everyday life to imporce appearance of things 

gives art a common language

helps you grow as an artist

200

How are pattern and rhythm different?

Pattern = regular repeated sequence 

Rhythm = two or more things repeated in different ways. 

300

define space

the illusion of depth within an artwork.

300

Which type of balanced is described as being "balanced around the center".

Radial

300

What color scheme is this

Tetradic - color scheme consisting of two sets of complementary colors, forming a rectangle on the color wheel

300

Who made the Starry night?

Vincent van Gogh

300

Scale is to ______ and Proportion is to __________ . 

size, ratio. 


Scale is the size in relation to another object while proportion is ratios or relative size of the elements within an object

400

What is the difference between shape and form?

Shape is a 2D, flat enclosed area while a form has height, width, and depth (is 3D). 

400

What are the 4 ways space can be shown?

Value, Overlapping, placement, and size

400

Give an example of an Analogous color scheme using this color wheel: 

Three colors right next to each other on the color wheel. Various answers

400

What is two point perspective

Drawing technique that uses 2 vanishing points to show space.

400

Which principle of design refers to the way a viewer's eye moves through a composition?

Movement.

500

Define the Elements of art

These are the building blocks of art or the basic foundation of art. 

500

Define focal point:

The point of interest in an artwork; where the viewwers eye first goes when looking at a work of art.

500

What is the difference between a Triadic color scheme and a Square color scheme?

Triadic forms a triangle; 3 colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. 

Square forms a square; 4 colors event spaced on the color wheel. 

500

What month was Mrs. Picquet's daughter born?

January 

500

Define the Principles of Design

"the ways artists organize the elements of art to create a unified and effective composition, guiding the viewer's eye and conveying meaning."

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