Elements 1
refers to being positive or negative
space
Name the two types of shape
geometric and organic
This refers to the visual WEIGHT in a work of art
balance
This is used by artists to draw attention and create focus to one part of the work of art
emphasis
Name the primary colors
red, yellow, blue
The element of art is a point moving in space
line
Name an example of a geometric shape
circle, square, rectangle, triangle
Works with movement to create a visual "beat"
rhythm
Refers to what makes an artwork feel complete and finished
unity
green, orange, and purple are known as what type of color?
secondary
refers to the lightness or darkness of a color
value
Unlike shape, this element has a third dimension of depth
form
Refers to an arrangement of opposite elements
contrast
A repeating unit of shape or form, the "skeleton" that organizes the parts of an artwork
pattern
Name the three cool colors
violet, green, blue
Describe positive space
the "subject" of the artwork
Another word for color
hue
This principle guides the viewer's eye throughout the artwork
movement
The point of focus, or the part with the most emphasis
focal point
Name the three warm colors
red, yellow, orage
Describe negative space
the background, the area around the subject
______ texture is the way something actually feels, and ______ texture is the way something looks like it feels
real & implied
Name the three types of balance
symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial
What is the role of the principles of art?
The principles of art are what we use to organize or arrange the elements of art - they help convey the artist's intent
What does an complimentary color scheme refer to?
colors that are opposite to each other on the color wheel