Architecture- Elements of Art

Question 1

Space

Answer 1

Areas around the objects in an image
Ex.
1.) positive and negative space
2.) Foreground, midground, and background

Question 2

Line

Answer 2

Path made by a moving point

Question 3

Shape

Answer 3

2-D area made by lines/curves that is enclosed
1.) simple and complex
2.) mechanical and organic

Question 4

Form

Answer 4

3-D shape. Can be actual or implied.

Question 5

Value

Answer 5

Lightness or darkness (of a color, shade, or hue)

Question 6

Texture

Answer 6

How something feels or looks like it feels

Question 7

Balance

Answer 7

Even distribution of elements in a composition
1.) Symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial

Question 8

Emphasis

Answer 8

Draws viewers attention to a part of the composition
1.) size, contrast, alignment, placement

Question 9

Unity

Answer 9

Holds composition together

Question 10

Economy

Answer 10

Using the bare minimum of elements needed to make a clear visual statement (stay simple)

Question 11

Continuation

Answer 11

A drawing where it is assumed that something continues

Question 12

Rhythym

Answer 12

Arranging elements in a harmonious pattern or sequence

Question 13

Proportion

Answer 13

The way things in a composition relate to each other

Question 14

Contrast

Answer 14

Difference between two elements
1.) allignment, size value, kind, position

Question 15

Density

Answer 15

Density is the measure of the visual complexity of a potential drawing. It is computed on the complete arrangement of lines from the view

Question 16

Facade

Answer 16

The front part or exterior of a building.