gr 9 art exam review

What are the elements of art?

Line, Shape & Form, Value, Colour, Space, Texture

What is a gesture line?

A quick, loose line that shows movement and the overall form or action of a subject.

What is a contour line?

A slow, careful line that outlines the edges and surface details of a shape or object.

What is the difference between organic and geometric shapes?

Organic = natural/irregular; Geometric = regular/mathematical

What are the principles of design?

Balance, Emphasis, Rhythm, Movement, Repetition, Contrast, Unity

, Unity

visual connection and harmony between different elements in a design, creating a sense of wholeness and coherence

Contrast

Repetition

Movement

Rhythm

Balance

emphasis

What is a medium in art?

The material used to make a work of art

What are traditional mediums?

Marble, watercolour, canvas, oil paints, clay

What are non-traditional mediums?

Recycled materials, collage, digital art, nature

What is aesthetic meaning in art?

• Visually appealing

• focuses on design and elements

What is spiritual meaning in art?

• Communicates religious or spiritual messages

• ideas with strong symbols and colour

What is emotional meaning in art?

• Explores the artist's personal experiences

What is intellectual meaning in art?

• Communicates ideas or social issues

• poverty, gender, global issues

What is prehistoric art?

Art from before written language; studied through artifacts

What where themes in cave art?

Animals, fertility, hunting

cave art mediums

painted with charcoal, ochre, moss pads

What does cave art symbolize?

Magic or supernatural powers, not just decoration

what colours did cave art use?

• red and black

How is Greek art different from Egyptian?

Greek = movement, natural; Egyptian = stiff, religious

What is contrapposto?

A pose where weight is on one leg, creating natural body movement

What is twist perspective in Egyptian art?

In ancient Egyptian paintings when showing off the body artists would use the profiling views to show off the person as much as possible. Profiling views is when one part of the body is facing the side. Feet and the legs facing the side to show off muscles. The torso faces the front so the shoulders, arms, hands and especially the fingers can be seen clearly. Heads were also always turned to the side to show off the ears, hair or headdress. 

Why was Egyptian art made?

For the afterlife; often hidden in tombs for elites

Who viewed most Egyptian art?

Only elite people; it was often hidden in tombs

What did Egyptians paint with?

Mostly used red, black, blue, green, and gold

Who made Egyptian art?

Most artists were unknown

Describe the Mycerinus and Queen sculpture

• Rigid

• left foot forward (Movement)

• Still, stiff, upright and immobile 

• Sheer fabric, beautiful facial features 

Who is Theo Jansen?

• Emotional 

• Creates creatures that move on there own in the wind

• The idea that the species live beyond the artist, wind powered structures

Who is Song Dong?

• Intellectual 

• Art Installation - 10,000 domestic objects formerly acquired by his late mother

• the family lived in poverty in China

• the mother became resourceful and collected items that she thought she could re-use (hoarding worsened following the death of her husband)

• The art installation was a glimpse into the realities of her life and the modern history of China through the hardships of one family 
  

Who is Timothy Schmalz?

• Spiritual

• Homeless Jesus 

• Empathy for the marginalized 

• Face of Jesus is covered for two reasons – we all have a different image of Jesus and that this is everyone 

• Art Style - Hyperrealism/Sculpture

Who is Norval Morrisseau?

• Spiritual 

• x-ray style

• traditional Anishinaabe spirituality and legends

• signed his work with his spirit name copper,thunderbird

Who is Lawren S. Harris?

• Aesthetic 

• abstract and impressionism 

• “lake and mountains” painting

• part of the group of seven a group of Canadian landscape painters

Who is Louis Masai?

• Intellectual

• Mural

• Hyperrealism

• best known for his murals of endangered animals

Who is Stephanie H. Shih?

• Still-life

• made pop art(show cases consumerism and popular culture)

• cultural aspects common foods found in Asian American households

• used ceramics

Who is Toshiya Masuda?

• Still-life

• pixelated/ digital look

• ceramic pieces

Who is R. Fukahori?

• Hyperrealism 

• 3-d illusion sculptures

• trompe l'oeil

• painting on layers of resin

• aesthetic

Who is Salvador Dalí?

• Surrealism 

• Salvador Dalí was a Spanish artist.

• He painted melting clocks and dream-like scenes.

Who is Meryl McMaster?

• Spiritual and Emotional 

• photographer

• projected images of her ancestors onto her face and took photos

Who is Andy Goldsworthy?

• aesthetic

• Earth Art 

• uses organic materials 

• temporary installations

What are the primary colours?

Red, Blue, Yellow

What are the secondary colours?

Green, Orange, Purple (mix of 2 primaries)

What are the tertiary colours?

Red-Orange, Yellow-Orange, Yellow-Green, Blue-Green, Blue-Purple, Red-Purple

What are warm colours?

Red, Orange, Yellow (sun, fire)

What are cool colours?

Blue, Green, Purple (water, shade)

What are analogous colours?

Colours beside each other on the wheel (e.g. blue, blue-green, green)

What are complementary colours?

Colours across from each other on the wheel (e.g. red & green)

What are colour schemes?

Monochromatic, Analogous, Complementary, Warm, Cool

What are the 4 steps of art critique?

Description, Analysis, Interpretation, Judgment

What do you do in the Description step?

Name title, year, size, medium; describe what you see

What do you do in the Analysis step?

Look at elements and principles; find the focal point

What do you do in the Interpretation step?

Guess the meaning or message using your own thoughts

What do you do in the Judgment step?

Decide if it was successful and how to improve it

Light logic

What are the types of shading?

Cross-hatching, stippling, smudging