Elements Of Art Flashcards
(24 cards)
What are the Elements of Art?
The structure of an artwork.
Define Line in the context of art.
A continuous mark made on a surface.
What is a Shape?
Two-dimensional and encloses space.
What types of shapes are there?
- Geometric (squares, triangles)
- Organic (found in nature)
Define Form in art.
Three-dimensional and takes up space.
What is Colour?
What is perceived when light hits and reflects off of an object.
What are Complementary colours?
Colours that contrast with each other.
What does Hue refer to?
The name of the colour.
Define Intensity in terms of colour.
The strength of a colour.
What are Primary colours?
- Red
- Yellow
- Blue
What are Secondary colours?
Colours made by mixing primary colours.
What are Tertiary colours?
Colours made by mixing secondary colours.
Define Analogous colours.
Two or more colours side by side on the colour wheel.
What does Value refer to in art?
The lightness or darkness of a colour.
What is Texture in art?
The surface quality or feel of an object.
What is Space in art?
The illusion of space created through light and shadow.
What is Positive space?
The focal point of the piece.
What is Negative space?
The space around the focal point of the piece.
What is one method to present space in art?
Overlapping of objects
Overlapping creates a sense of depth as objects in the foreground obscure those in the background.
Which technique involves changing the color intensity to represent distance?
Value + Focus
Lighter colors often indicate objects that are further away, while darker colors suggest proximity.
Fill in the blank: _______ is used to show objects getting bigger or smaller from a certain point.
Linear Perspective
Linear perspective creates an illusion of depth by depicting parallel lines converging at a vanishing point.
What artistic technique uses shading to depict space?
Shading
Shading helps to create volume and dimension, making objects appear three-dimensional.
How can the placement of an object affect the perception of space?
Placement of the object in different areas
Objects placed higher or lower on the canvas can create a sense of elevation or depth.
What effect does size have on the perception of space in art?
Size - far away or near
Larger objects appear closer, while smaller objects seem further away, contributing to depth perception.
