What is Art? Flashcards
T or F
Art is COMMUNICATION
True
• a piece of ART is the ______of an idea or experience
visual expression
Why Do artists create Art?
The Purpose or Functions of Art
• Physical Function.
• Personal Function..
• Educational Function..
• Cultural and Spiritual Functions..
• Social Function..
Components of an Art Work
• Design
• Composition
• Content
• Subject
Steps to Critiquing Art
• Describe.
• Analyze..
• Interpret..
• Judge..
The Elements & Principles of Art
Line
Balance
Shape
Color
Value
Form
Contrast
Emphasis
Movement
Pattern
Texture
Rhythm
Space
Unity
Different tools make different kinds of_____.
lines
______come in many types and sizes
Shapes
Every____ can be bright, dull, dark, or light.
color
refers to dark and light in painting or drawing.
Value
is three-dimensional, and takes up space.
Form
is how a surface of something feels or looks.
Texture
We use illusions to make____ in art.
space
is the comfortable arrangement of things in art.
Balance
is the difference between elements in an artwork.
Contrast
is the creation of a focal area in a work of art.
Emphasis
is how we get around in a work of art.
Movement
decorates surfaces with planned, repeated units.
Pattern
is the repetition of shapes, lines, and forms.
Rhythm
_____means that all is in harmony.____ adds interest.
Unity
Variety
Purpose of Art?
religious ritual
commemoration of an important event or person
propaganda or social commentary
recording of visual data
creating beauty
storytelling
intense emotion
innovation
•The arts are available in_____
every place.
It should all be labeled art in our_____.
environment
is a discipline of study that deals with people’s thoughts, feelings, and relationships…
Humanities