Elements of Art
Name three of the seven elements of art.
Line, Shape, Color, Value, Form, Texture, Space
What principle is about how things are arranged to make a piece feel stable?
Balance
What do we call the material an artist uses to make art?
Medium
Who painted The Starry Night?
Vincent van Gogh
What element of art shows how light or dark something is?
Value
Which principle creates a sense of movement through repetition?
Rhythm
What medium is used when mixing pigment with water and applying thin layers?
Watercolor
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
What element creates depth by showing objects near and far?
Space
What principle means one part of the artwork stands out more than others?
Emphasis
What drawing technique uses dots to create shading?
Stippling
Which artist painted large flowers and desert scenes in New Mexico?
Georgia O’Keeffe
What is the difference between geometric and organic shapes?
Geometric are man-made and regular while Organic are natural and irregular.
What principle shows differences in elements, like light/dark or smooth/rough?
Contrast
What is the technique of showing depth using parallel lines?
Hatching/Cross-hatching
Who is famous for his “Blue Period” and Cubism?
Pablo Picasso
What do we call a circle, square, or triangle when it has depth?
Form
What principle is about making the elements feel like they belong together?
Unity
What printmaking technique involves carving into a surface?
Relief printing, linocut, or woodcut
Who sculpted David and painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Michelangelo