elebook Flashcards
the most expressive element of art
color
this pertains to the name for which the color is known
hue
this characteristic of color refers to the lightness or darkness of a color. it pertains to the absence of white or black
value
when white is added to a hue, the resulting value is called
tint
when black is added to a hue, the resulting value is called
shade
this characteristic of color refers to how pure the color is. it pertains to the absence of white, black, or gray
intensity or saturation
an indication of a line where none virtually exists
implied line
a color mixture that refers to the colors of light resulting in white
additive color
an extreme use of chiaroscuro in the presentation of 2d art
tenebrism
the flat surface onto which the artist put together the composition
plan e
a presentation of space by changing the clarity of the middle ground and background
atmospheric perspective
this line signifies to softness, grace, flexibility, or even sensuality
curved lines
in the principles of design, it is the path our eyes follow when we look at a work of art, and it is generally very important to keep a viewer’s eyes engaged in the work
movement
an element of art that is produced by enclosing an area using lines.
shape
effect that is created by darkening lines and adding shadow to a composition
chiaroscuro