Elements of Art
A mark with length and direction. A continuous mark made on a surface by a moving point.
What is a line
The acronym can be used to remember your principles of art
What is Bump Cover
Another word for color
What is hue
A drawing device that consists of a grid through which one could peer through and align the points and curves of the observed subject, and then transcribe them to corresponding grid on a canvas
What is Alberti's Veil
What is cross hatching
An area or form enclosed by line
What is a shape
A design that repeats in a predictable manner
What is pattern
These colors make all the colors but can not be made
What are primary colors
A compositional device used to create a focal point, or area of emphasis in a composition.
What is Rule of Thirds
A movement in art, architecture, and design that was purely decorative and inspired by the world's need for modernism. Characterized by clean, more geometric lines, and bold colors.
What is Art Deco
The surface quality or "feel" of an object, smoothness, roughness, softness, etc.
What is texture
When elements are arranged in a way that guides the viewer's eye through and around the composition
What is movement
These colors are made by mixing a primary color with a secondary
What are tertiary colors
A sketch made in the planning portion of an artwork to lay out where your elements will be in your final work.
What is compositional sketch
A texture technique that is characterized by using a variation of multiple dots or points
What is stippling
An area that is occupied by an object/element
What is positive space
THe comparative relationship of one part to another with respect to size, quantity, or degree. The gradual change of an element (big to small)
What is progression
A color scheme comprised of 3-5 colors next to each other on the color wheel
What is an analogous color scheme
The effect atmosphere has on an object, landscape, etc. when being viewed from a distance.
A prominent movement based in France where artists focused on capturing an "Impression" or moment rather than a realistic rendering. Characterized by visible brushstrokes
What is Impressionism
A 3-dimensional object; or something in a 2-dimensional artwork that appears to be 3-dimensional
What is form
What is Variety
The brightness or dullness of a hue
What is intensity
A design that connects in an exact, repetitive way to form a larger pattern
What is repeat pattern
French word for "New Art". An international style of Art, architecture, and design based on curving forms originating from nature.
What is Art Nouveau