Art 1 Exam Review

Elements of Art

The building blocks used to create artwork, fundamental to understanding visual art.

Line

A mark with length and direction, can be thick, thin, curved, straight, horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.

Shape

A two-dimensional area with a defined boundary, can be geometric or organic.

Form

A three-dimensional object with volume, having height, width, and depth.

Space

The area around, between, and within objects, including positive and negative space.

Value

The lightness or darkness of a color, creating emphasis and depth.

Texture

The surface quality or feel of an object, can be tactile or visual.

Color

The hue of an object, defined by its light reflection, properties include hue, intensity, and value.

Balance

The distribution of visual weight in artwork, can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial.

Contrast

The use of opposing elements to create visual interest and variety.

Emphasis

The focal point in an artwork that draws attention, achieved through various means.

Movement

The path the viewer’s eye follows in an artwork, often created through repetition or line.

Pattern

The repetition of elements in a predictable way.

Rhythm

A visual tempo or beat created by repeating elements or patterns.

Unity

A sense of wholeness or completeness in a work of art, where elements feel cohesive.

Non-Objective Art

Art that does not represent real objects, focusing on elements like color and shape.

Hierarchy

The arrangement of elements to show importance, making key elements stand out.

Alignment

The arrangement of elements to visually align them for a cohesive design.

Repetition

Repeating visual elements to create unity and consistency in design.

White Space

The empty space around design elements that helps reduce clutter.

Layers in Photoshop

Allows editing different elements of an image independently.

Selection Tools

Tools in Photoshop like Marquee, Lasso, and Magic Wand to select image parts.

Brush Tools

Tools for painting and drawing in Photoshop, adjustable for size, opacity, and hardness.

Adjustment Layers

Layers that allow non-destructive changes like brightness and contrast.

Filters

Effects applied to images in Photoshop, such as blur or sharpen.

Layer Masks

Tools to hide or reveal parts of a layer without erasing them.

Narrative Art

Art that tells a story through visual representation.

Genre Art

A scene depicting ordinary people in everyday activities.

Linear Perspective

A technique to create the illusion of depth in a two-dimensional artwork.

Vanishing Point

The point where parallel lines appear to converge in linear perspective.

One-Point Perspective

All lines converge to a single vanishing point in this perspective.

Point of View

The angle or position from which a viewer observes the subject in artwork.

Bird’s Eye View

Looking down on the subject from above.

Rule of Thirds

A compositional guideline dividing an image into a 3x3 grid for balance.

Figure Drawing Proportions

Standard proportions for an average adult, including height and limb ratios.

Gesture Drawing

A technique to quickly capture the energy and movement of a subject.