Elements of Art
What is the definition of line?
A moving point in space, a mark made by a tool.
A colour scheme that uses different tints, shades, and tones of one colour.
Monochromatic colour scheme.
Repeating shapes, motifs, or designs.
Pattern
Constructive criticism to help an artist grow.
Critique
A type of clay using paper pulp and other additives to create strong, lightweight objects.
Papier mache clay.
The lightness or darkness of a colour.
Value
What is a complementary colour scheme?
Colours across from each other on the colour wheel.
To make an object, element, or area the focus of an artwork.
Emphasis
One of the four strands of critique used to talk about the elements of art used in an artwork.
DESCRIBE
What are the two definitions of perspective?
1. Perspective in art- Viewpoint, angle, visual point of view.
2. Perspective in life- Your point of view as a person. Your beliefs, the lens through which you see the world.
A two-dimensional (2D) enclosed space.
Shape
Colours that are next door neighbours, they are next to each other on the colour wheel.
Analagous colour scheme.
The feeling of wholeness or oneness, like it all belongs together and works together.
Unity
One of the four strands of critique used to talk about how the principles of design are used to arrange the elements in an artwork.
ANALYZE
An image, icon, or logo that is used to represent a concept or deeper meaning.
Symbol
Space can be _______ or ________.
Positive or Negative
To make a shade, you mix a colour and ______.
To make tint, you mix a colour and _______.
To make a tone, you mix a colour and _______.
Shade = Colour plus black
Tint= Colour plus white
Tone= Colour plus grey
When both sides are equal. Can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial.
Balance
One of the four strands of critique, used to talk about the artist's intent or meaning of the artwork.
INTERPRET
What is atmospheric perspective?
When an artwork has something further in the background, it might appear "foggy" to show depth.
The real or implied feel of a surface.
Texture
Name the three properties of colour, and define each.
Hue (Name of the colour)
Value (Tints, shades, tones. Lightness or darkness)
Intensity (Brightness)
A lot of different elements to create interest.
Variety
One of the four strands of critique, used to talk about the value and success of an artwork.
EVALUATE
What are the four genres of art that we covered (in 7th grade).
Still-Life
Portrait
Landscape
Abstract OR Figure