Art Quiz Review: Elements of Art, Principles of Design, and Views on Beauty

Vocabulary flashcards covering the elements of art, principles of design, and definitions of beauty by Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, and St. Thomas based on the lecture transcript.

Line

The path of a moving point.

Shape

The outer border of an object described in 2D

Value

Refers to perciered lightness or darkness of an object/area (aka tone).

Color

Quality of an object determined by the wavelength of the light reflected from its surface (7 colors: roygbiv).

Texture

Actual/implied tactile qualities of an object's surface.

Form & Space

Visual effects created/suggested by use of 1 + elements.

Form

Real/implied volume/mass of an object in 3D (line, value, color).

Space

Real/implied distances/areas around, between, within objects in an image.

Balance

Formal/symmetrical, informal/asymmetrical, radial (organized around point).

Contrast

High & low.

Emphasis

Priority of focus.

Pattern

Regular repitition of elements.

Rhythm

Movement that directs eye toward focal point.

Variety

Adding complexity using different elements.

Unity

Elements coming together to create a sense of wholeness.

Plato

Beauty from Heavens.

Aristotle

Order, symmetry, definiteness.

Augustine

Integrity, harmony, clarity.

St. Thomas

Wholeness, harmony, radiance.