elements of art Flashcards
(20 cards)
What are the basic components of the elements of art?
Color, form, line, shape, texture, value
These elements help in describing, analyzing, and communicating about artwork.
Define ‘line’ in the context of art.
A point moving at an identifiable path
Lines can convey different emotions and meanings based on their orientation (e.g., horizontal, vertical, diagonal).
What does a horizontal line represent?
Rest and calm
What does a vertical line symbolize?
Elevation or height, aspiration for action
What feelings do diagonal lines evoke?
Movement and instability
What do crooked or jagged lines imply?
Violence, conflict or struggle
What emotions do curved lines convey?
Softness, flexibility and sensuality
Define ‘shape’ in art.
A two-dimensional area with a recognizable boundary
What are the two types of shapes?
- Organic
- Geometric
What characterizes organic shapes?
Readily occurring in nature, often irregular and asymmetrical
What characterizes geometric shapes?
Man-made, originally from mathematical propositions
Define ‘form’ in the context of art.
A three-dimensional shape
What is ‘space’ in art?
A sense of depth, whether real or simulated
What are positive and negative spaces in art?
Positive space is where shadow is heavily used; negative space is the white space
What is ‘hue’ in relation to color?
A dimension of color classified as Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Colors
What does ‘value’ refer to in art?
The lightness and darkness of color
What is the difference between tint and shade?
Tint is a lighter color than the normal value; shade is a darker color than normal value
Define ‘color’ in art.
A property of light as reflected off an object
What is ‘intensity’ in the context of color?
The degree of purity of a color, also known as saturation or chroma
What does ‘texture’ refer to in art?
The way things feel, or look as if they might feel if touched
