Elements of Art
What element of art refers to the lightness or darkness of a color?
Value
What principle refers to the distribution of visual weight in an artwork?
Balance
Name the three primary colors.
Red, Blue, Yellow
What is a contour drawing?
A drawing that outlines the edges of a subject
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
What element is used to define shapes, contours, and outlines?
Line
What principle creates a sense of movement through repetition?
Rhythm
What do you get when you mix two primary colors?
A secondary color
What is the purpose of a thumbnail sketch?
To plan out ideas quickly before starting a final piece
who painted the Starry Night?
Picasso
What element of art can be geometric or organic?
Shape
What principle helps unify a composition by using similar elements?
Unity
What is the difference between warm and cool colors?
Warm colors (red, orange, yellow) feel energetic; cool colors (blue, green, purple) feel calm
What technique uses shading to show depth and form?
Value Shading
What are the Primary shapes of art?
Circle, Square, Triangle
What element refers to the surface quality, either real or implied?
Texture
What principle involves differences in elements to create visual interest?
Contrast
What is a monochromatic color scheme?
A color scheme using one hue and its tints and shades
What is the difference between hatching and cross-hatching?
Hatching uses parallel lines; cross-hatching uses intersecting lines
What does it mean to critique an artwork?
To analyze and evaluate its elements, meaning, and effectiveness
How can artists use value and contrast to create emphasis in a composition?
By making certain areas lighter or darker to draw attention
How can artists use rhythm and pattern to guide the viewer’s eye?
By repeating elements in a structured or flowing way
How does complementary color contrast affect visual impact?
It creates strong contrast and makes elements stand out
How can perspective be used to create the illusion of space?
By using vanishing points and converging lines
Mystery
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