ARTS 101 Flashcards
(42 cards)
What is art?
Art is the expression of human creativity, imagination, and skill, often in visual, auditory, or performative forms, to create beauty or convey emotions and ideas.
Why is art important?
Art reflects cultural heritage and identity, promotes creativity and innovation, serves as a medium for emotional expression, and encourages critical thinking and aesthetic sensitivity.
What is a line in art?
A mark with greater length than width (e.g., straight, curved, thick, thin).
What is a shape in art?
A two-dimensional enclosed area (e.g., geometric or organic shapes).
What is form in art?
A three-dimensional object or the illusion of three dimensions.
What are the components of color in art?
Hue (the name of the color), value (the lightness or darkness of a color), intensity (the brightness or dullness of a color).
What is texture in art?
The surface quality of an object (e.g., smooth, rough).
What is space in art?
The area within, around, or between objects (e.g., positive and negative space).
What is balance in design?
Distribution of visual weight (e.g., symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial).
What is contrast in design?
Differences in elements to create visual interest (e.g., light vs. dark).
What is emphasis in design?
The focal point of a composition.
What is rhythm in design?
Repetition of elements to create movement.
What is unity in design?
Harmony among elements in a composition.
What is proportion in design?
The relationship in size between parts of a composition.
What is movement in design?
The path the viewer’s eye follows in a composition.
What are visual arts?
Forms of art that include painting, sculpture, architecture, and photography.
What are performing arts?
Forms of art that include music, dance, and theater.
What are literary arts?
Forms of expression through poetry, prose, and drama.
What are applied arts?
Functional objects with aesthetic appeal (e.g., fashion, interior design).
What characterizes Classical art?
Emphasizes harmony, proportion, and balance (e.g., Ancient Greek and Roman art).
What characterizes Renaissance art?
Revival of classical art with a focus on realism and perspective (e.g., Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo).
What characterizes Baroque art?
Dramatic, emotional, and detailed art (e.g., Caravaggio, Bernini).
What characterizes Impressionism?
Captures light and everyday scenes with visible brushstrokes (e.g., Monet, Degas).
What characterizes Modernism?
Breaks from tradition, embracing abstract and experimental forms (e.g., Picasso, Kandinsky).
