Elements of Art
Principles of Art
Art Forms
Art History
Art Terminology
100
This element of art is the basis of all types of art. In math, it is a series of points placed closely together. In art, this element can be straight, curvy, swirly, or many other things.
What is a line
100
This principle of art makes us look at one part of the picture. This can be created by changing the color or size of an object, or by repeating an object.
What is emphasis.
100
A 3D artwork. Many times these can be viewed from all sides. The LongHouse and Watermill Center has many of these.
What is a sculpture.
100
This art movement took place during the 1940s-60s in Europe and New York. Artists got their ideas from dreams and memories. Salvador Dalí and Juan Miró were integral members of this art movement.
What is Surrealism.
100
This two word term refers to a group of artists working on a similar concept during the same time period. These artists do not have to be working in the same place, and don't even need to communicate with one another.
What is an art movement.
200
This element of art comes in both geometric and organic varieties. Abstract art is made purely of line, color, and this.
What is a shape
200
This principle of art is when you do something again and again, NOT necessarily in an organized fashion.
What is repetition.
200
This is art that moves - Alexander Calder was the master of this art form. This type of art can be created through motors, wind power, and magnets to name a few.
What is kinetic art.
200
This art movement tried to trick the viewer by making things appear to pop out. Many artists used grids. Bridget Riley & Vickor Vasserely were artists involved in this movement in America in the 1960's.
What is Op Art.
200
This word refers to the way in which an artwork is executed. It may be rough, distressed, photo-realistic, bold, among other terms.
What is style.
300
This element can be positive or negative. Positive is where there is visible matter, and negative is where only clear air resides. Artists consider this element mostly in sculptures.
What is space
300
This principle of art is when you do something again and again, and it is ALWAYS in an organized fashion.
What is pattern.
300
This type of art form is typically flat. Artists use acrylic, watercolor and oil mediums to create this type of art, sometimes on a canvas or paper.
What is a painting.
300
This art movement took place in the 1940's - 50's and included artists like Williem DeKooning and Jackson Pollock. Artists focused on expressing their emotions through abstraction.
What is Abstract Expressionism
300
This is when an image is used to represent an idea. For example, a dove may __________ peace.
What is a symbol.
400
This element provides the literal or visual feel to an object. It can be scratchy, smooth, bumpy, or many other adjectives.
What is texture
400
One example of how to create this principle of art is when you place a dark object opposite lots of light objects, to make the picture look like it will NOT tip over.
What is balance.
400
This type of art lends itself easily to multiples. This art form can be done with wood or linoleum blocks, silk-screen, etching, and monotype.
What is a print.
400
This cultural art form was discovered by westerners in the 1970's in Australia. An art teacher encouraged the indigenous people to put their pictures, made of dots and symbols, on wood and canvas to sell and to share their art with the world.
What is Aborigine Dot Painting.
400
This is a place where you can view renowned, original, and famous works of art. The Parrish, MoMa, and Met are examples.
What is a museum.
500
This element of art helps to make a 2D object appear 3D. It is the lights and darks. With pencil, you can create this by layering pencil strokes or changing your pencil pressure.
What is value.
500
This is the beat, sound, or song that an artwork creates. Artists create this through pattern, repetition, and composition.
What is rhythm.
500
A site-specific artwork, this type of art can be permanent or temporary.
What is an installation
500
Cubism focused on flattening the planes and drawing objects and people from multiple view points. Taking place in Paris in the early 1900, name one of the two artists who founded this movement, changing how the world viewed art forever.
Who is Pablo Picasso and/or George Braque
500
These three colors cannot be made they just exist. Collectively, what are they called? Independently, what are the three colors?
What are the primary colors of red, yellow, and blue.