Elements Definitions
Principles Definitions
Elements of Deisgn
Principles of Design
Color
100
Long, narrow marks or bands.
lines
100
The repetition of shapes, lines, or images in an artwork.
rhythm
100
Name 3 types of lines.
vertical, horizontal, diagonal, zig-zag, bumpy/wavy/curved, dotted, dashed, thin & thick
100
What is emphasized in this picture?
the red pencil
100
What are the 3 Primary Colors?
red, blue & yellow
200
The lightness or darkness of a work of art - it's what makes forms appear 3D!
value
200
The appearance of action or moving parts within an artwork.
movement
200
Name 3 geometric shapes.
square, circle, triangle, octagon, pentagon, hexagon, diamond, etc.
200
What is moving in this artwork?
the clouds/ sky
200
What 3 colors do you make by mixing 2 primary colors together? What do you call this color family?
orange, purple & green; Secondary Colors
300
Shapes that are 3D, or objects that have length, width & height.
forms
300
The use of different shapes, sizes, and/ or colors to create visually diverse art.
variety
300
What are the two types of shapes?
geometric & organic
300
What Principle of Design is depicted in this artwork?
contrast
300
Pure color is called _____.
hue
400
Light reflected by objects and seen by the human eye.
color
400
The use of opposite elements to create a composition.
contrast
400
What are the two types of texture?
2D & 3D
400
Explain how this artwork is balanced.
If the artwork were to be split in half down the middle, the same amount of elements would be on the left side as there are on the right side.
400
A ____ is any pure color mixed with white, a _____ is any pure color mixed with black.
tint; shade
500
The building blocks that create all art - they are quite literally what art is made out of!
The Elements of Design
500
These are different ways someone can arrange the Elements of Design to create interesting artwork.
The Principles of Design
500
What are the two types of forms?
geometric & organic
500
What is a "heavy" color?
a dark color
500
The _____ is a color spectrum that shows how different colors are related to one another.
color wheel
600
The perceived surface quality of a work of art.
texture
600
The separate parts of an artwork working together.
unity
600
Pointillism painting is similar to which type of shading technique?
stipping
600
What two things can change the balance of an artwork?
the size of shapes & colors
600
_____ Colors are any 3 colors next to each other on the color wheel.
Analogous
700
The representation of an object or its external boundary, outline, surface.
shape
700
Creates a focal point in a work of art.
emphasis
700
A drawing method that can show how shapes appear to be bigger when they are closer to us and smaller when they are further away.
perspective
700
Give an example of contrasting colors.
red & green; purple & yellow; orange & blue; black & white; light colors & dark colors
700
Name all 3 Complementary Color pairs.
red & green; blue & orange; purple & yellow
800
_____ is the main subject of an artwork. _____ refers to the background of an artwork.
Positive Space; Negative Space
800
The distribution of elements in an artwork.
balance
800
Name all 5 value drawing techniques.
hatching, cross-hatching, blending, scumbling & stippling
800
Give a non-color example of contrast in an artwork.
any specific Element of Design & it's opposite
800
_____ Colors are made by mixing 1 Primary Color with 1 Secondary Color. When naming this type of color, the Primary Color always comes first (red-orange, yellow-green, etc.).
Tertiary
900
The distances or areas around, between & within lines, shapes, or forms in an artwork.
space
900
The relationship between different items in an artwork.
proportion
900
Name all 7 Elements of Design
color, line, shape, form, value, space & texture
900
Name all 8 Principles of Design
proportion, emphasis, movement, rhythm, variety, balance, contrast & unity
900
Name all 6 warm colors.
red-violet, red, red-orange, orange, yellow-orange & yellow