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Exam 1 (ch1.1-1.8) Flashcards

1
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Principles of art are comparable to…

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Grammar rules of a language

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Elements of art are comparable to…

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Vocabulary of a language

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Name the 3 different kinds of lines

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1) Regular
2) Expressive
3) implied lines

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4
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expound on regular lines

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reflect planning and control. Used to create emphasis. Do not have to be straight but must reflect stability.

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expound on expressive lines

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Used in more emotional paintings. Used to express feelings or ideas that are otherwise difficult to express: chaos, nature, passion, etc.

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what is an implied line?

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a series of marks in a line formation

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what is a line

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a mark connecting 2 points

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what is a shape?

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2 dimensional boundaries of area defined by lines or color change

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name 2 kinds of shapes

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geometric and organic

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define vanishing point

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point on the horizon to which all lines are pointing towards (linear perspective is based on this)

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vantage point

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direction of viewing

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contrast

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strong difference in elements to emphasize a principle

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volume

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amount of space a form occupies

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mass

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expression as solid and occupying space

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texture

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describes or conveys information about a surface

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form

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describes any 3D work

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17
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describes the different kinds of form

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1) organic: derived from living things; irregular lines
2) geometric: definable by #’s; regular lines
3) relief: projected from a flat surface- one sided
4) in the round: seen from all sides

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18
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describe something that has volume but not mass

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……

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19
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actual texture

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if you touched it, it would feel like what it looks like

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implied texture

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appearance conveys an expression of texture, but it would feel different than it looks

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value

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light and dark. Used to create emphasis or 3d illusion

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hatching

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a series of lines, close to and parallel to each other (used to express value)

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cross hatching

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variant of hatching in which the lines overlap to create the impression that something is darker and darker.

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size

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the size of one shape compared to another suggests that the larger object is closer

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overlapping

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the shape that overlaps in front suggests the front object is closer

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position

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a shape lower in the plane looks closer (illusion- things can be smaller in the picture but we know by position that it is bigger but farther away)

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27
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how does changing the brightness of a color help with the portrayal of space?

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the darker the color the farther away it is; can give a sense of depth

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atmospheric perspective

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distant objects lack contrast, detail and sharpness because air that surrounds us is not completely transparent.

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isometric perspective

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usage of parallel lines to convey depth-no vanishing point

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linear perspective

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mathematical system that uses lines to create a feeling of depth- illusion of receding space

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31
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multi-point perspective

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looking at a scene from somewhere other than ground level, we need more than one vanishing point; vanishing point can be out of frame

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2 point perspective

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portrays 2 different sensations of depth and needs more than one vanishing point

33
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foreshortening

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results when the rules of perspective are applied to represent unusual points of view. especially applies to figures. if looked at scientifically you would know it is not proportional

34
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what gives art it’s emotional quality?

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color

35
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which colors can not be mixed from any other colors? name them

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primary colors: red, yellow, blue

36
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which colors can be mixed from the primary colors? name them

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secondary colors: green, purple, orange

37
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there are 2 ways of working with mixtures. what are they?

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subtractive and additive

38
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what is the pure form of a color?

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Hue

39
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What happens if you darken a hue?

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you create a shade of that color

40
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What happens if you lighten a hue?

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you create a tint of that color

41
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what is op-art?

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Art that is based on optical illusions; make use of discordant positive-negative relationships

42
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a color at it’s purest state is at it’s ______

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highest saturation

43
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because classic pieces of art are static and motionless, artist must imply or create the illusion of ______

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time

44
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what are some clues an artist might use to imply motion?

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diagonal lines for hair, clothing, limbs, etc.

45
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what is unity?

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provides a piece with a cohesiveness and helps communicate it’s visual idea. links elements together to create a wholeness

46
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what happens if there is too much variety in a piece?

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lack of structure and absence of central idea

47
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what is implied motion?

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indicates by visual cues that motion is happening or has just happened.

48
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what happens if there is too much similarity?

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monotonous and viewer looses interest

49
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distribution of elements whether unified or varied. Element on one side of a piece are offset by what is on the other side.

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Balance

50
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creation of illusion through visual tricks that deceive our eyes into believing there is motion as time passes.

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Illusion of Motion

51
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Variety

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collection of different ideas and elements fused into a whole. compliment of unity- uniqueness and diversity

52
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when we see 2 or more repeated images in quick succession they tend to visually fuse together

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Stroboscopic Motion

53
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Actual Motion

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when something actually changes in space over time

54
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Name the 3 types of unity

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1) Compositional
2) Conceptual
3) Gestalt

55
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Name the 3 types of balance

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1) Symmetrical
2) Asymmetrical
3) Radial

56
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how does an artist achieve compositional unity?

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Arranging fo all elements whether similar or different- Limit the number of elements they work with

57
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describe asymmetrical balance

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Both sides of the art piece are balanced though not the same.

58
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asymmetrical balance is also called

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dynamic balance

59
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describe conceptual unity

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though elements are different in appearance, they are unified in the concept or idea they are representing.

60
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describe symmetrical balance

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if a work can be cut in half and both sides are exactly or nearly exactly the same.

61
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describe radial balance

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all elements are equid-distant from a central point and repeat in a symmetrical way form side to side and top to bottom

62
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True or false: radial balance can only be achieved in a circular design

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false

63
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he whole is greater than the sum of its parts; an awakened understanding of the whole- the goal of any artwork

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gestalt unity

64
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what are the different types of scale an artist can use?

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human, monumental, small, hierarchal, or distorted

65
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what is scale?

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the size of an object or artwork relative to another object or art work, or to a system of measurement.

66
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what is emphasis?

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principles of art that draw attention to specific locations in a work

67
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what is subordination?

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opposite of emphasis. draws our attention away from certain areas of work.

68
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What is the center of interest or activity in a work of art?

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Focal Point

69
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What are some elements used to create a Focal Point?

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Lines, implied lines, value, color, placement, etc.

70
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What controls rhythm and creates multiple focal points?

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placement

71
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Ancient Egyptians used the _______ as a unit of measurement called the ________.

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palm of the hand; cubit

72
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what is the “golden section”

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a ration of “perfect proportions used much by the greeks in sculpture and architecture. !:1.6

73
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Why is scale important?

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causes us to have different relationships with the piece of art depending on it’s scale

74
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how does the small scale of a piece of art effect the viewers experience?

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small pieces invite the viewer to come closer to see the details- intimate personal experience

75
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how does a large scale object effect the viewers experience

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large scale is a less personal experience. usually the purpose of the art is a broad message for a wide audience

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