Drawing Quiz review: Elements and Principles of Art/Contour Line/Observational Drawing

Line

refers to the continuous mark made on some surface by a moving point.

Shape

the outline or contour of an object; 2-dimensional and flat

Value

The lightness or darkness of a color

Color

what the eyes see when light is reflected off an object

Texture

refers to the surface quality or "feel" of an object, such as roughness, smoothness, or softness

Space

refers to the area between, around, above, or within things

Form

area that is 3-dimensional (has height, width, and depth) and encloses volume

Balance

the distribution of weight on either side of an imaginary center line. Brings a sense of equilibrium among the visual elements in the composition of a work of art

Emphasis

making a center of interest; developing points of interest to pull the viewer's eye to important parts of the body of work

Rhythm & Movement

combining the elements in order to lead the viewer to sense action in a work or it can be the path the viewer's eyes follows through the work

Proportion

the relationship of one object to another with respect to size, position, amount, number, or color

Repetition

the re-use of the elements of art to establish a relationship. When the subject matter or elements are repeated within the image creating a sense of stability, planned patterning, or rhythmical movement

Variety

refers to differences in the work. You can achieve variety by using different shapes, textures, colors, values, etc. in your work

Unity/Harmony

the arrangement of one or more of the elements of art used to create feeling of completeness. In other words, everything in the work seems to belong and contribute to the overall picture.

Pure Contour

a blind contour line drawing where you do not look at your paper. You only observe your subject. This is a continuous line drawing.

Modified Contour

a contour line drawing where you CAN look at your paper and lift your pencil to draw your subject.

Contour line

An outline of an object with details. Using only clean lines, no value.

What phrase is the motto for drawing from observation?

Draw what you see, not what you think you see

Observational Drawing

a drawing method where an artist captures subjects by observing them directly in real time.

What three things should be considered and needed for a good observational drawing?

Heirarchy, Proportion, Balance

Heirarchy

The arrangement of elements in a drawing to create a sense of order or importance among them. Ex: Lower on the paper is larger and closest to us

Elements of Art

The fundamental components used in creating a work of art, including line, shape, form, color, space, texture, and value.

Principles of Art

The rules or guidelines that govern the arrangement and organization of the elements of art within a composition, including balance, proportion, emphasis, rhythm and movement, repetition, variety, and unity.