Elements of Art
Which element of art is defined as a point moving in space?
Line
________________ is the feeling of a surface, real or represented.
Texture
_________________ is a painting or drawing that features animate or inanimate objects, which are then arranged by the artist in a unique way.
Still Life
Prior to photography, portraiture was used not only to capture history but also to ____________.
Communicate power and wealth
What watercolor technique starts with painting a wash and then going over it with one darker steak across the top and letting it drip down?
Graded Wash
What are the three properties of color?
Hue, Value, and Intensity
__________ occurs when objects that are closer to the viewer prevent the view of the objects that are behind them.
Overlapping
Where were the earliest known still life paintings created?
Egypt in 15th century BC
During the ________________ era commissioned portraits became increasingly rare due to many artists choosing to depict whatever they pleased.
Realism
What are the three warm colors?
Red, Orange, and Yellow
__________ occurs when objects that are closer to the viewer prevent the view of the objects that are behind them.
Overlapping
Creating a focal point is also known as using ___________________ .
Emphasis
What is the definition of positive space?
The space or form of interest
What is a pattern?
Repetition of an element of art (i.e. shapes, lines, or colors) to achieve decoration or ornamentation.
Who was the artist that created the project Wasteland which later turned into a documentary?
Vik Muniz
What is the definition of implied lines?
Implied lines are not actually drawn, but we can connect the dots (literally or figuratively) to create the lines in our minds.
What is symmetrical balance?
Symmetrical balance is where the art elements in a composition are balanced in a mirror-like fashion (it does not have to be exact but close).
What is a Value Scale?
A system of organizing values
___________________ is a portrait of oneself done by oneself.
Self Portrait
Salvador Dali was known as the father of what artistic style?
Surrealism
What is the difference between form and shape?
Form - shapes based in three dimensions; length , width and height
Shape - a two-dimensional, usually defined by a line around it or by a change in color.
What is contrast?
The design principal that emphasizes differences between the art elements.
In 1669 Andre Felibien created a categorization for the different styles of art. Which of the following is the correctly ranked list.
History Painting, Portraiture, Genre Painting, Landscapes, Still Life
How would you correctly use appropriation in a work of art?
Artists who use appropriation in their work can say that the finished product really belongs to them, even if it contains content drawn from other sources. Artists who employ this technique often use imagery from commercial sources like advertising, or play on historical art references that are well-recognized by many people.
____________________ is both the science and art of using color.
Color Theory