Elements of Art
Lightness or darkness of an area or color
Value
Repetition of any of the elements of art or
any combination.
Pattern
A lighter value of color is called a _____
Tint
An irregular or abstract shape. Usually refers to shapes of nature.
Organic Shape
Space around the object. (Space not being occupied)
Negative Space
This element is light reflected off
of objects.
Color
When the elements of art move the viewer's eye around and within the image.
Movement
Artwork created using 1 color.
Monochromatic
Which has form? Pencil or paper.
Pencil
The line that runs across the picture parallel to the top and bottom of the page.
Horizon Line
Form has height, width, and depth. True or false?
True
An area of the composition that visually commands the viewer's attention.
Emphasis
A darker value of color is called a _____.
Shade
A textbook would be considered what type of shape?
Geometric
An imaginary point at which parallel lines disappear on a line
Vanishing point
A drawing of a cactus may look sharp, but if you touch the drawing, the paper is just smooth. What is this an example of?
Texture
What are the 3 types of balance
Radial, symmetrical, asymmetrical
What are the secondary colors?
Orange, green, purple
Name 3 organic shapes
any abstract shape or shapes of nature
How things appear to get smaller
as they get further away.
Perspective
The use of this element can create a sense of emotion, mood, feeling
Color
Contrast is the difference between the elements of art in a composition. What color contrasts with blue, red, and yellow?
Blue- orange, Red-Green, Yellow-purple
Acrylic paint is a slow-drying paint made of pigment suspended in acrylic polymer emulsion.
False
BONUS: This principle is related to music. It relies on combining the elements that contrast or are different from one another
Rhythm
BONUS: When all the elements fit together comfortably
Unity