Functions of Art
Line
Shape
& Form
Space
& Form
Space
Texture
Value
Color
Art Criticism
100
What are the functions of art
Physical
Spiritual
Personal
Social
Educational
100
What is line?
that is the path of a moving point through space.
100
What is shape?
A 2 dimensional area defined in some way
100
What is texture
Refers to how things may feel or look as if they may be touched visually
100
What is Value?
The Lightness or darkness of an object
100
What is Color?
the element of art derived from reflected light
100
What is Art Criticism
An Organized approach for studying a work of art
200
What is Physcial Art
created for practical use
is a material object
200
What are the five kinds of lines?
Vertical
Horizontal
Zig Zag
Curved
Diagonal/slanted
200
What is form
a three dimensional object
200
How do we perceive texture?
Touch & Vision
200
How is value used in color?
Value is used through tints and shades
200
What is the Color Wheel?
it is the color spectrum bent into a wheel
200
What Step is Description in art Criticism?
What question do you ask yourself?
What do you look for?
step 1
How is artwork Organized
You look for the elements and principles of art, as well as the information of the artwork - the credit line
300
What is Personal Art?
art created to express or communicate ones thoughts or feelings
300
What lines are found in nature?
Why are they called________?
Implied lines
They are called implied lines because in nature your eyes automatically connect they are suggested rather than real
300
what is space?
it refers to the emptiness or area between around or within objects
300
What is Actual Texture?
Real Texture
300
What do you use to measure or show value
a Value Scale
300
What Are Primary Colors?
What is another name for them? why?
Red Yellow & blue
They are called pure colors
they cannot be mixed to create them
300
What is the 2nd step in art criticism?
What question should you ask yourself?
what are you looking for?
analysis
how is this artwork organized?
look for the principles and elements of art and how they are used?
400
What is social function?
art created to meet the needs of a group of people
400
What is a Contour Line?
it defines the edges of a surface
400
What is the main difference between shape & form?
From has depth
400
What is Simulated Texture?
It is two dimension and imitates real textures
400
Based on this image how is value used
Value is used to help define the rough texture, it is dull in color so it wont absorb as much light and the overlapping material creates a shadow for each piece
400
How do you Create a secondary color?
What Are they?
Mix two primary colors
Orange
green
Purple
400
What step is interpretation in the art criticism process?
what question should you ask yourself?
step 3
500
what is an educational function?
created to impart information
500
complete this phrase
Lines are to ____________ ___________ or ______________
express feelings or emotions
500
What are the two types of shapes
Geometric & Free-Form
500
What is invented texture?
Accepted answers
- a repetition of line
do not represent real surface qualities
are not real textures but can suggest to resemble a real texture
500
How is Value used in this artwork?
Accepted answers
Highlights on nose cheeks, chin, pink hair strands lips
darkened area neck, wrinkles on face , nose holes ,shadow on right side of face
500
What Are Analogous Colors
Groups of colors ( normally 3) that are next to each other on the color wheel
500
What is the fourth step in art criticism?
What questions should you ask yourself at this step?
what are the two levels?
Judgement
is this artwork successful
do i like this artwork or not?
personal & Aesthetic
600
What is a spiritual function?
created to meet the needs to worship a higher being or engage in the practice of belief
600
How is line used ?
Accepted Answers
Line is used to create perspective
Vertical lines are used to create depth
600
Why does shape and form depend on space for their existence?
shape and form are defined by the space surrounding them
600
What is are the qualities of a rough texture vs a Smooth texture
Provide an example for smooth and rough texture
Rough textures reflects light unevenly while smooth textures are uninterrupted by shadows.
smooth textures glide while rough textures have different elevations of value.
Rough Examples- carpet, skin, orange, wood, popcorn ceiling
Smooth: computer screen, paper, apple laptop, sphere, window
600
identify areas on how value is used
Value is used to help define the main figure ( the person with the umbrella) The light hits the umbrella and creates a shadow of the person holding it making them appear darker in value
600
What is a Color Scheme
An Arrangement of Colors
600
Using the steps of Art Criticism how would you analyze the elements?
How would you interpret this art work?
and do you think it is successful?
identify what elements stand out the most to you
sample answer: color & value, the pink dress is the most vibrant
the use of chiaroscuro
In terms of the time period i find this successful the composition is alluring and the artwork is vibrant yet soft in color.
700
What Are examples of Physical Art
Car
Chair
Spoon
700
How is line used in this print?
used to create the words
the swirl in coffee
the shape of the coffee mug define the shadows and highlights
creates wood texture
700
List 3 ways artists create depth in artwork
Accepted answers
overlapping
detail
size
placement
color
700
Matte Vs Shiny Surfaces
What are they? Provide examples
Matte surface reflect a soft dull light while shiny surfaces reflect a almost glowing light.
Matte - skin, paint ( nail polish/car ) wood
Shiny- water, eyes, phone, gold, cars
700
In terms of line what are some 3 methods line uses value?
Acceptable answers
shading
hatching
crosshatching
scribbles
700
Give an example of A Color Scheme
Monochromatic
Triadic ( primary, secondary, tertiar)
Analogous
complimentary/contrasting
split complimentary
700
How are the elements used in this artwork?
Is it successful?
Sample answer:
the color scheme is contrasting
line is used to define the figure
value is used to create depth and give form
Texture of brush strokes are used in the background
The main figure is positive space however not balance and the negative space is larger causing the room to look empty
Personally no, But does use all the elements.
800
What FUNCTIONS of art does this artwork include? why do you think that?
Michelangelo's Pieta
Educational- artwork created by a famous sculptor teaches about history
Spiritual- it represents Jesus and Mary
Personal- Michael Angelo's interpretation of the crucifixion's & a personal commission originally for a tomb stone
800
What kind of lines are used in this artwork?
Implied
curvy/ wavy
800
How does this artwork create depth?
What type of perspective do you think is used
it creates depth using by overlapping the letter and the aligator.
Using color and value it gives the illusion of depth
and the perspective being used is 3 point perspective
800
How do artists Create texture in artwork? what methods or techniques do they use?
list 3
Impasto
Collage
Frottage
Grattage
Decalcomania
800
How does value appear on a textured object
depending on whether the object is smooth rough, shiney or matte
the object if smooth value is generally one shade ( light) uninteruppted
rough- has various shade due to the uneven levels
if it is shiney light is intense and bounces off
matte light is absorbed soft and subtle
800
What color scheme is used in this artwork?
Accepted answers
Primary color schemes
split complimentary
complimentary
800
Identify The description and label the information
What is the main subject, what can you say that is a fact about the artwork?
Nighthawks
Edward Hopper
1942
Oil on canvas
Name:Nighthawks
Artist:Edward Hopper
Year Created/published:1942
Medium:Oil on canvas
main subject: the diner
fact in the image there is no entrance