Famous Artists
This Italian artist painted the Mona Lisa.
Leonardo da Vinci
This movement focuses on capturing scenes as realistically as possible.
Realism
This element is a continuous mark made by a tool or brush.
lines
A common tool used to apply paint.
(paint) brush
line, shape, space, value, form, texture, and color.
Elements of Art
This Dutch painter is known for Starry Night and cutting off part of his ear.
Vincent van Gogh
Known for visible brush strokes and outdoor scenes, this movement changed how light was painted.
Impressionism
The element that describes how light or dark something appears.
value
This technique creates smooth transitions in pencil shading.
blending
a two-dimensional decorative visual repetition of elements.
Pattern
She was a famous Mexican painter known for her emotional self-portraits.
Frida Kahlo
This movement explored dream imagery and the unconscious mind.
Surrealism
This describes the feel or appearance of a surface.
Texture
a versatile technique that involves assembling various materials into a unified image
collage
the arrangement and organization of visual elements within an artwork to create a cohesive and impactful whole
Composition
This Spanish artist helped start the Cubist movement with works like Les Demoiselles d’Avignon.
Pablo Picasso
art movement that emerged in the mid-1950s, primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom, characterized by its use of imagery and techniques derived from popular culture, mass media, and everyday objects
Pop Art
This element helps create the illusion of depth and can be positive or negative.
space
the process of creating a fabric or textile by interlacing horizontal (weft) and vertical (warp) threads, often on a loom
weaving
This type of art occurs when an artist intentionally creates an altered depiction of a subject or concept, often disregarding the rules of representational art.
Abstract
This American abstract painter was known for his “drip” painting technique.
Jackson Pollock
This movement emphasized bold color and emotion, including artists like Munch and Kirchner.
Expressionism
This element involves hue, saturation, and value, and is often the first thing people notice.
colour
the art created using a water-based medium with transparent or translucent properties.
watercolor painting
A point or area in a work of art that draws the viewer's attention
Focal Point