Elements of Art
This element of refers to the surface quality or "feel" of an object, its smoothness, roughness, softness, etc.
texture
The darker areas of a form or the shadow of the form.
Shadow
red, orange, yellow
warm colors
is made up of one color and its shades and tints.
Monochromatic
this occurs when the view is comparing opposite things in the artwork to attract the viewer's eye
complementary
This element refers to the lightness or darkness of a color. It is controlled by adding white (tint) or black (shade) to a hue.
Value
The lightest part of an object or form where light is hitting.
Highlight
blue violet green
cool colors
Shade : ____________
is added to create a darkness of a color.
Black
colors are simply colors that are directly opposite each other on the color wheel.
complementary
These are three-dimensional objects having length, width, and depth. They are used to define space in a composition.
Form
A picture of a person’s face.
Portrait
What are the primary colors
Red, Yellow, Blue
Tint:_______________
is added to create a light color.
The illusion of real space on a flat surface.
Depth
This element is derived from reflected light. It is described by properties such as hue, intensity, and value.
Color
This element is created when one or more lines enclose an area. It can be geometric or organic.
Shape
What are secondary colors
Green, Orange, Purple
colors are next to each other on the color wheel.
analogous
A 3 dimensional object that has volume and takes up space.
Form
All objects take up _________. This element of art refers to the distance between, around, above, below, and within things.
Space
This element refers to the lightness or darkness of a color. It is controlled by adding white (tint) or black (shade) to a hue.
Value
is an arrangement of colors that is pleasing to the eye.
color harmonies
-complementary is made up of three hues. First, you choose your main color and then select the two colors on either side of its complement.
split
Relationship of part of an object to their whole.
Proportion