Elements of Art
Color is an element of art. Red, orange, and yellow convey the feeling of high temperature. We call them ___________.
Warm colors.
The repetition of a line or shape.
Pattern
Earliest humans used burnt wood to draw with. We still use it today, it is called_____________.
Charcoal
When one color is used to make the other color stand out it is called_________________.
Contrasting or Complimentary
True or False:
People are born with artistic talent.
False. Some have an inclination and natural interest in creating objects but it takes practice to develop skills.
An element of art that refers to the lightness and darkness of an object.
Value
When there is a significant difference between elements.
Contrast
This comes from the earth. This material that can be carefully harvested and has been used for thousands of years to create vessels
clay
Gently blending two colors or values together is called what?
Shading
True or False:
Photography is not an art form.
False. Anything that is used to tell a story, express an idea, etc... is art.
The most basic element, it defines an edge. It may include exterior and interior details.
Line
Use echo, repetition, and theme to establish this quality.
Unity
A mixture of powdered pigment with a slow drying medium like linseed oil.
Oil paint
A type of art that has dimension. One can see above and around it.
3-dimensional, sculpture, or form
Yes or No: Anything is Art.
No
It may go where no man has gone before...the new frontier...
It may be positive or negative.
Space
This principle provides visual stability. It is especially vital and purposeful in sculpture.
Balance
Powdered pigment mixed with egg yolk.
Egg Tempera
An art style that reduces and object to its very basic, or it distorts and exaggerates reality is called ________.
Abstract
What is one filter we use to determine whether or not something has value as a work of art?
Creativity, Design, Craftsmanship, Reflection of Society,
This element refers to the tactile qualities of something. It can be actual or implied.
Texture
When an artist manipulates elements to create action they are using what principle of art?
Movement
A type of opaque watercolor that is similar to tempera paint, is impermeable when dry.
Gouache
When the subject matter in an artwork is presented in such a way that it is readily recognized and may include actual detail we call it _________________.
Realistic or Realism
The Renaissance was a pivotal time in history. Explain why and name two artists from this time.
Renaissance means "re-birth" in latin. It was a time of learning, exploration, scientific discoveries, and a return to the studies of ancient Greece and Rome.
Some artists from this time are: Donatello, Botticelli, DaVinci, Michelangelo, etc...