Grade 9 Visual Arts Final Exam Review

This flashcard set covers the vocabulary for art movements, shading components of a sphere, and the fundamental elements and principles of art as presented in the Grade 9 Visual Arts review package.

Surrealism

An art movement that often includes dream-like imagery, mystery, and unusual elements.

Cubism

An art movement known for breaking objects into geometric shapes, involving multiple viewpoints, and being abstract.

Pop Art

An art movement that uses bright colors and popular culture themes.

Impressionism

An art movement that focuses on capturing light effects, everyday moments, outdoor scenes, and uses visible brush strokes.

Expressionism

An art movement focused on emotions; famous for artist Edward Munch.

Salvador Dali

A famous artist associated with the Surrealism movement.

Pablo Picasso

A famous artist associated with the Cubism movement.

Claude Monet

A famous artist associated with the Impressionism movement.

Andy Warhol

A famous artist associated with the Pop Art movement.

Highlight

The lightest area on a sphere.

Line

The path created by a moving point.

Shape

A closed two-dimensional area.

Form

The illusion of depth or three-dimensionality.

Color

The use of color in artwork.

Value

The lightness or darkness of a color or object.

Texture

The surface quality of an object.

Space

The area around and between objects.

Balance

The visual weight of objects.

Contrast

Differences that create interest and are used to create visual interest and help elements to stand out.

Movement

Directing the viewer's eye through an artwork.

Rhythm

Repetition that creates visual beat.

Unity

A feeling that all parts belong together, which helps an artwork feel completed and corrected.

Emphasis

A focal point that attracts attention.