PAINTING FINAL EXAM

line

A continuous mark made on the surface by a moving point is called a...

color

A visual sensation created when light is reflected off a surface and seen by the eye is called...

abstraction

A style of art that distorts a shape in such a way as to concentrate on the essence of a thing. Usually is done by simplification

unity

The quality of wholeness or oneness (A principle

of design).

polychromatic

A color scheme consisting of two or more colors is called...

monochromatic

A color scheme consisting of gradations/values of one color is referred to as...

shade

A dark value of a color made by adding black is

called...

visual arts

A person's ability to express something silently he/she knows, sees or feels through media is called...

composition

The way the principles of design are used to organize the elements of art is called...

acrylic

____________ paint is a fast-drying paint made of pigment suspended in acrylic polymer emulsion. Acrylic paints are water-soluble, but become water-resistant when dry.

intensity

The three properties of color are Hue, Value

and ...

visual & tactile

Texture may be...

positive & negative

Space is both...

violet

The three secondary colors are orange, green and ...

primary colors

Colors that cannot be made by mixing other colors are called the...

proportion

The relationship of certain elements to the whole and to each other (a principle of design)...

complementary

These colors are opposite each other on

the color wheel and are called ?

approximate symmetry

Type of balance where the elements of art are equally weighted on each side of the central axis is called?

neutrals

Consists of white, brown, & black; this group of colors is called ?

yellow

The primary colors are red, blue, and

sketch

A quick, rough drawing without much detail that can be used as a plan or reference for later work is called?

cool

These colors calm/relax and appear to recede and are called?

movement

Produces the look of action or to cause the viewer's eye to sweep over the work in a certain manner is called?

value

What is the degree of lightness or darkness of a hue called?

assymetrical

A type of informal balance where the elements of art are unevenly divided on each side of a central axis is called ?

analogous

Colors that are side by side on the color wheel and have a common hue are called?

Principles of Design

Rhythm, movement, variety, emphasis, balance, harmony, unity, and proportion are all ?

focal point

The first part of a work to attract the attention of the viewer; it is what you want to see the most?

tertiary

Colors that are made from combinations of primary and secondary colors are called?

Elements of Art

Line, color, value, shapes, form, space, & texture are all?

Rule of Thirds

A compositional technique where the area of paper is divided vertically and horizontally into 9 equal spaces. The subject matter should rest on 3 of the 4 points of intersection?

warm

These colors stimulate/excite and appear to advance are called ?

craftsmanship

The work of consistently high quality is called?

realism

A basic type of art that maintains fidelity to nature or to real life and to accurate representation without idealization is called?

grid

A network of uniformly spaced horizontal and perpendicular lines used as an aide in drawing difficult subjects for accuracy or drawing enlargements is called ?

thumbnail

What is the name for small, quick compositional sketches?

emphasis

Combining elements to stress the differences between those elements and to create one or more centers of interest is which principle of design?

secondary

A name for a group of colors that are made by combining 2 primary colors is called?

hue

Actual color in the color spectrum is called ?

tint

A light value of a color made by adding white is a ?

balance

The way the elements of art are arranged to

create a feeling of equilibrium or stability in a work

of art is called (principle of design)?

value

What is the degree of lightness or darkness of a hue called?

movement

Produces the look of action or to cause the viewer's eye to sweep over the work in a certain manner is called?

cool

These colors calm/relax and appear to recede and are called?

sketch

A quick, rough drawing without much detail that can be used as a plan or reference for later work is called?

intensity

A measure of relative brightness, purity and/or grayness of a color is called?