Elements of Art
What are elements of art ?
The elements of art are the building blocks of art.
What are principles of art ?
The principles of art are how the elements are arranged.
What is a color wheel ?
A colour wheel is a circle with different coloured sectors used to show the relationship between colours.
What is a critique ?
A critique is a detailed analysis of an artwork.
What is Drawing ?
A drawing is an image in which the main element is a line.
What two things do all lines have ?
Length and Direction
Radial, Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Balance
Who created the colour wheel ?
Sir Isaac Newton
What is always incorporated into a critique ?
The elements and principles of art
What is one point perspective ?
A perspective drawing where lines appear to go away from the viewer and meet at a single point on the horizon.
What are the two types of texture ?
Actual and Implied Texture
What does it mean when two things in an artwork are contrasted ?
When two things in an artwork are contrasted, this means there is a big difference between these things which causes interest.
List the secondary colours.
Orange, Green and Purple
What is step 1 in critiquing ?
The description of the artwork
What is the line drawn on a picture plane that represents the eye level line ?
Horizon Line
What are the two different types of space ?
Negative and Positive Space
What is another name for repetition in an artwork ?
Pattern
What are analogous colours ?
Analogous colors are groups of three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel such as red, red-orange and orange.
Which step has to do with how the work is organized ?
Step 2 - Analysis
What is the point on the horizon line where all diagonal lines drawn in perspective appear to meet ?
Vanishing Point
List the elements of art.
Line, Shape, Colour, Value, Form, Texture and Space
List the principles of art.
Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Movement, Pattern, Rhythm, Unity and Harmony.
What does it mean when something is monochromatic ?
When something is monochromatic, it means that only different values of one colour where used.
What must always be put at the beginning of a critique ?
The credit line
What is Form ?
Form is a three-dimensional illusion of a round object on a flat surface or a tangible object that you can physically move around.