Elements and Principles of Art

Question 1

The elements of design, are the building
blocks used by the designers to create the
designs.

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elements of art

Question 2

They are the parts, the components
that can be isolated and defined in any visual
design, they are the structure of the work,
the objects to be arranged and used as part
of any composition.

Answer 2

elements of art

Question 3

the most basic element of art

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line

Question 4

created by a point moving in space.

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line

Question 5

one-dimensional and can vary in
width, direction and length.

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line

Question 6

A line can be thought of as a moving dot. If the
dots overlap, it’s a ____, if they don’t it’s a
____.

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solid line
dotted line

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types of line

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straight
curved
zigzag
diagonal
horizontal
vertical

Question 8

When a line meets up to enclose a space

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shapes

Question 9

Shapes can be in 2 form:

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Geometric (shapes)
Organic (irregular or free form shapes)

Question 10

All shapes are two-dimensional, meaning that they have?

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only length and width

Question 11

Derived from the combination of point, line and
shape. A form describe volume, the 3D aspect
of an object that take up space and it can be
viewed from any angle.

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form

Question 12

All forms have

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height, width and depth

Question 13

Is the area between and around objects
(negative space) but it also refers to variations
in the perspective and proportions of objects,
lines or shapes and it is used for the
comparative relation between different objects
or areas.

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space

Question 14

Artist must use techniques to create the ____________ between items
that are in reality on a flat surface

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illusion of space

Question 15

Defined as the relative lightness or darkness,
which suggests the depth or volume of a
particular object or area, it is the degree of
light and dark in a design

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value

Question 16

By increasing differences in value, ______is increased as well.

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contrast

Question 17

A _________ will look
brighter when surrounded by a dark value

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highlight

Question 18

used to create shadows which show light direction and anchor
the object, preventing it from appearing as though it is floating.

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value

Question 19

the response of the eye to differing
wavelengths of radiation within the visible
spectrum.

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colors

Question 20

used to generate
emotions, define hierarchy, create interest,
etc.

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colors

Question 21

three primary colors

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red, yellow, and blue

Question 22

3 properties of colors

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Hue, Value and Saturation.

Question 23

is the color name

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hue

Question 24

it refers to the lightness or darkness,
to how close to black or white the Hue is

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value

Question 25

It refers to the intensity of a hue, the less gray a color has in it, the more Chroma it has.

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saturation

Question 26

is the surface quality (simulated and/or actual) that can be seen and felt, can be rough or smooth, soft or hard, etc

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texture

Question 27

by the careful use of value and specific marks / brush strokes which then mimic the actual texture

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how texture is done

Question 28

how your eye perceives a surface, whether it is flat with little texture or displays variations on the surface, imitating rock, wood, stone, fabric.

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texture

Question 29

Van Gogh's technique

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impasto

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technique used in painting, where paint is laid on an area of the surface thickly,usually thick enough that the brush or painting-knife strokes are visible.

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impasto

Question 31

are the basic foundation of an artist’s artwork. Artists must be aware of the different elements so that they can use them to create their desired look or message in their artwork.

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elements of art

Question 32

These elements are the Language or framework on which any art is created. By understanding the different elements, _________

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artists can better communicate their message through artwork

Question 33

represent how the artist uses the elements of art to create an effect and to help convey the artist's intent.

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principles of art

Question 34

This is sometimes referred to as visual impact. In any work of art there is a thought process for the arrangement and use of the elements of design.

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principles of art

Question 35

refers to the weight of objects and their placement in relation to each other. It’s a sense of stability you might feel from elements in alignment.

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balance

Question 36

balance's 2 forms

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symmetrical and asymmetrical

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exact mirroring of objects across an axis

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Symmetrical balance

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the opposite of this – when objects do not mirror each other perfectly, shifting the balance to one side or the other of the axis.

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asymmetrical balance

Question 39

Being able to achieve balance in asymmetry can result in a visually interesting design that has __________-.

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movement

Question 40

You can achieve ______ by making clear relationships between visual elements.

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unity

Question 41

Using different elements in an image to create visual interest

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unity

Question 42

Too much ___ creates monotony, too much variety creates chaos

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unity

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The variation makes certain elements stand out more than others.

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contrast

Question 44

You can apply contrast by using?

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colors, textures, sizes, and shapes.

Question 45

art is about creating a focal point to certain elements that can draw the viewer’s eyes.

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contrast

Question 46

Lack of ________ can make a design look dull, and viewers can overlook the important message.

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contrast

Question 47

refers to the level of difference between design elements in order to create visual hierarchies.

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contrast

Question 48

The purpose is to create something that will stand out from the rest of the page

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emphasis

Question 49

You can use different elements to highlight a specific part of your design, like lines, color, positive/negative relationships, and many more.

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emphasis

Question 50

As long as you can create contrast, either with elements or color, you’ll be creating ______

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emphasis

Question 51

a strategy to get the viewer’s attention to a specific design element

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emphasis

Question 52

Pattern is the uniform repetition of any of the elements of art or any combination thereof. Anything can be turned into a pattern through ________. Some classic patterns are spirals, grids, weaves

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Pattern is the uniform repetition of any of the elements of art or any combination thereof. Anything can be turned into a pattern through repetition. Some classic patterns are spirals, grids, weaves

Question 53

repeating a single element through the design.

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repetition

Question 54

the repetition of more than one design element. While repetition focuses on a single element being repeated, __________ refers to multiple elements repeated throughout a design (e.g. wallpapers and backgrounds).

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pattern

Question 55

a repeated set of elements that flows without a flaw to create a unit.

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seamless pattern

Question 56

the visual tempo of a combination of elements when used repeatedly, and with variation, it gives the feeling of organized movement

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rhythm

Question 57

It has more complexity than the previous principles of repetition and pattern. Repetition and pattern are applied to the same element throughout a design.

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rhythm

Question 58

the principles of design refers to the path the viewer’s eye takes through a composition.

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movement

Question 59

It is the result of using the elements of art such that they move the viewer's eye around and within the image. A sense of movement can be created by diagonal or curvy lines, either real or implied, by edges, by the illusion of space, by repetition, by energetic mark-making.

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movement