Vocab Quiz 1

Question 1

An element of art that is the path of a moving point through space. Although________ vary in appearance with differing lengths, widths, textures, directions, and degree of curve, they are considered one-dimensional and are measured by length. A _________ is also used by an artist to control the viewer’s eye movement.

Answer 1

line

Question 2

A two-dimensional enclosed area. While a form has depth, a shape has only height and width.______ can be geometric or free-form organic.

Answer 2

shape

Question 3

Objects having three-dimensions. Like a shape a form has height and width, but also depth. ________are geometric or free-form organic.

Answer 3

form

Question 4

The element of art that describes the lightness or darkness of an object. ______ depends on how much light a surface reflects

Answer 4

value

Question 5

An element of art that is derived from reflected light. The sensation of color is aroused in the brain by response of the eyes to different wavelengths of light. _______has three properties: hue, value and intensity

Answer 5

color

Question 6

The element of art that refers to the emptiness or area between, around, above, below, or within objects. ______ and forms are defined by the space around and within them.

Answer 6

space

Question 7

The element of art that refers to how things feel, or look as if they might feel if they were touched. ______ is perceived by touch and sight. Objects can have rough or smooth __________ and matte or shiny surfaces

Answer 7

texture