Still Life
What is still life?
An artwork that shows arranged objects that do not move (like fruit, flowers, or everyday items).
What is value in art?
The lightness or darkness of a color.
What are three primary colors?
Red, yellow, and blue.
Which painting shows a mysterious woman with a slight smile and was created during the Renaissance?
Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci
Why do artists use still life to practice drawing?
It helps them practice observation skills, proportion, shading, and composition.
How can changing the pressure of your pencil affect value in a drawing?
Pressing harder creates darker values; pressing lighter creates lighter values.
What are complementary colors?
Colors opposite each other on the color wheel.
Which painting by Vincent van Gogh shows a swirling night sky over a small town?
The Starry Night.
What is composition in a still life?
The way objects are arranged in the artwork.
What drawing technique uses closely spaced parallel lines to create darker values?
Hatching
What happens when you mix complementary colors together?
They create a neutral or brownish tone.
Which painting by Edvard Munch shows a figure holding their face and expressing intense emotion?
The Scream
Why might an artist overlap objects in a still life drawing?
To create depth and make the drawing look more realistic.
What creates a highlight on an object?
When light hits the object most directly.
What are analogous colors?
Colors that sit next to each other on the color wheel.
Which massive mural painted on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel shows God reaching out to touch Adam?
The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo
How can changing the light source affect a still life drawing?
It changes where highlights and shadows fall, affecting value and mood.
What is the darkest shadow on a form called?
How can warm and cool colors affect the mood of an artwork?
Warm colors feel energetic or intense; cool colors feel calm or peaceful.
Which painting by Grant Wood shows a farmer holding a pitchfork beside a woman in front of a farmhouse?
American Gothic.