This word for prehistorical art can be translated to mean before written history.
What is paleolithic art?
100
On paper line can be used to create a closed two dimensional plane also known as this.
What is shape?
100
The first thing a person sees when observing a work of art is also known as this.
What is emphasis.
100
In one point perspective this is known as the spot on the horizon where objects disappear.
What is vanishing point?
100
The relationship (ratio) of one feature to another when drawing the human face is referred to as this.
What is proportion?
200
This cave is features the most naturalistic rendering of animals to date. It also predates any other cave paintings by over 15,000 years.
What is Chauvet Cave?
200
When a line is drawn to represent the outer contour of an object it is referred to as this.
What is outline?
200
When two different colors, values, or scales are combined to create added interest or emphasis it is called this.
What is contrast?
200
This element of art refers to light and dark.
What is value?
200
An imaginary line drawn down the middle of a face as a reference point.
What is the center-line?
300
This London based contemporary artist recently finished a one month "residency" in Manhattan. While there he provoked questions about the value of his own work.
Who is Banksy?
300
This line crosses the object being drawn and suggests dimension.
What is cross-contour line?
300
This element of art can be positive or negative.
What is space.
300
The relative size of two objects is usually referred to as this.
What is scale?
300
This line is drawn horizontally across the center of the face to assist in the correct placement of the eyes.
What is the eye-line?
400
This artist is most famously known for his depiction of President Obama in his "Hope" poster.
Who is Shepard Fairey?
400
When line is grouped very closely it can be used to suggest form. This is the name for that technique.
What is shading?
400
This principle refers to the visual weight (or interest) distribution of a composition.
What is balance?
400
Man made shapes.
What is geometric shape?
400
This feature of the human face can be found halfway between the eye-line and the bottom of the chin.
What is the bottom of the nose?
500
Brunelleschi is widely remembered for two major achievements. One is the construction of the great dome of the cathedral in Florence, Italy. The other was a technique for creating visual space know as this.
What is linear perspective?
500
This type of line isn't completely drawn, rather it is suggested or...
What is implied?
500
This principle is one of the hardest to suggest with traditional art mediums because it actually implies the passage of time.
What is movement?
500
Shapes that occur in nature.
What are organic shapes?
500
This feature is found approximately halfway between the bottom of the nose and the chin.