week 6 Flashcards
(92 cards)
elements of art
- line
- shapes
- space
- color
- texture
may be horizontal, vertical, wavy, diagonal or two or three-dimensional, descriptive, implied or abstract.
line
These lines are usually linked with rest or calm
horizontal line
These lines suggest elevation or height. They depict exaltation or aspiration for action. When put together, these convey stability and firmness.
vertical lines
These lines show movement and instability
diagonal lines
These lines imply violence, conflict or struggle.
crooked or jagged lines
These refer to lines that bend or coil. They signify softness, grace, flexibility, or even sensuality
curved lines
two categories of shapes are
geometric and organic
These shapes are mathematical, like circles, squares, triangles, cubes, spheres and cones.
geometric
These are shapes that come from nature like clouds and leaves
organic
It deals with the illusion of depth on a flat surface
space
refers to where the shadow is heavily used.
positive space
is usually identified with white space
negative space
This can be imitated using a variety of techniques
such as shading.
Three-dimensional Space
Three-dimensional space is also referred to as
real space
The most prominent element of design and is one of the most powerful and yet
subjective elements in art.
color
the name of the color
hue
red, yellow, and blue
primary colors
green, orange, and violet
secondary colors
Hue’s lightness or darkness
value
a color’s value _______ when white or black is added
changes
This is used by the artist to produce a vision of depth and solidity, a distinctive
mood or feeling, or a particular setting.
value
Taken as the source of light in the composition
light colors
The lack or absence of light
dark colors
