SET #1
the empty or open area between, around, above, below, or within objects
What is space
a two-dimensional area defined by a boundary
What is Shape
the equal or unequal amount distribution or arrangement of the elements within a work of art
What is Balance
an area of study aimed at understanding the nature of art – its essential characteristics, why it is made, what forms it takes, and how people respond to it
What is Aesthetic
These are the basic visual building blocks that artists use to create a composition
What is Elements of Art
a moving point on the surface of a canvas, paper, slab of clay, or metal printing plate that forms shapes, gives direction, and creates rhythm and movement within a work of art
What is line
what is perceived when waves of light strike the retina of the eye; an element of art made up of three distinct qualities: hue, intensity, and value
What is Color
a choice of lines, colors or shapes, repeated over and over again in a planned way; a pattern is also a model or guide for making something
What is Pattern
the impact of a work of art on our senses, intellect, and emotions
What is Aesthetic Value
These are the fundamental rules and guidelines that artists and creators use to arrange the elements
What is/are the principles of design
the surface qualities of a particular object or work of art
What is Texture
a principle that focuses on differences and diversities in a work of art
What is Variety
a principle that helps us see the components of a work of art as a whole
What is Unity
ideas, or schools of thought, on what to look for in works of art
What is Aesthetic View
This artist incorporated Mount Fuji into his work - signifying the importance of this landmark.
What is Hokusai
the amount of lightness or darkness a color possesses
What is Value
the regular repetition of elements, patterns, or movements in a work of art
What is Rhythm
technique used by an artist to place special importance on an element, subject, or other aspect of a work of art
What is Emphasis
the qualities that can increase our understanding of artworks and serve as the criteria on which judgments are based
What is Aesthetic Qualities
This movement of art took place during the 19th century, focused on capturing and depicting light and used visible brush strokes.
What is Impressionism