Art I: Final Exam Study Guide

Symmetry/Symmetrical

what occurs when one side of something balances out or mirrors the other. The same on both sides.

Color Wheel

 a visual representation of colors arranged according to their chromatic relationship.

Contour Drawing

a drawing using only LINES that define edges and surface ridges of objects and figures drawn with NO Shading

Medium/Media

refers to the materials that are used to create a work of art.

Negative Space/Unoccupied

space is the space around or outside of the physical object or shape also a shape itself.

Pattern

 the repetition of elements such as shapes, lines, or colors in a consistent or regular arrangement. Can create rhythm and harmony in an artwork and are often used to decorate surfaces or emphasize certain areas.

Tint

colors that have less intensity due to the addition of white

Secondary Colors

are purple, orange, and green (Primary colors make them)

Opaque

Not transparent or translucent, impenetrable to light, not allowing light to pass. A quality of tempera and or acrylic paint.

Tertiary Colors

colors that are created by mixing one primary color and one secondary color. They are Red-Orange, Yellow-Orange, Yellow-Green, Blue-Green, Red-Violet

Aesthetics

appreciation of beauty

Neutral Colors

are created when you mix equal amounts of complementary colors

Portrait

is a drawing, painting, photograph, sculpture or other artistic representation of a person in which the face is the main theme.

Warm Colors

Red, Yellow, Orange, and their respective values. These colors tend to advance toward the viewer.

Positive Space/Occupied

is the space inside of an object.

Shades

colors that have less brilliance due to the addition of darker hues or black.

Complementary Colors

 are red/green, yellow/purple, and blue/orange.

Primary Colors

red, blue, and yellow( can’t be made by mixing two colors)

Hue

 another word for color, the actual color.  For example, blue-green, lime green, kelly green, blue, purple, red, orange, etc.)

Still Life

is a work of art depicting objects as subject matter. For example, simple shapes, food, flowers, plants, shells, etc

Observational Drawing

drawing based on looking at a subject ( compass, still life, self-portrait,& figure drawing)  .

Geometric

Objects created by humans/Man Made objects Cardboard boxes, phones, houses, etc

Focal Point

the center of interest in a work of art

Cool Colors

Blue, Purple (Violet), Green, and their respective values. These colors tend to recede or back into space away from the viewer.

Asymmetry/Asymmetrical

is what occurs when one side of something does not balance out or mirror the other side. Different on both sides.

Intensity

a color’s brilliance or purity--using the color right out of the tube without mixing it with anything.

Functional Art

useful art refers to aesthetic objects that serve a utilitarian (to use) purpose. For example, dishes, furniture, chairs, bowls, etc

Organic

Object created by nature. Tree, apple, rock, orange, shell, bone, etc.

Translucent

Transparent, penetrable to light, allowing light to pass through.

Paper Mache

a french term that means “chewed paper.” A technique that involves saturating paper with an adhesive binder and forming it onto an object.

Variety

It refers to the use of different elements and principles to create visual interest. It prevents monotony by introducing diversity within the artwork, keeping the viewer engaged

Overlapping

when several parts of the picture are covering each other, making it easier to tell the relative distance between the elements.

Sculpture

Can be seen from all view: the front, the side, and the back.

Value

refers to the lightness or darkness of a color or shade. It is crucial for creating depth, contrast, and emphasis in a work of art.

Two-Dimensional Art

Consists of paintings, drawings, photographs, prints /having the dimensions of only length (height) and width only.

Movement

 the path that the viewer’s eye follows through an artwork. It provides the illusion of action or direction and can be directed by lines, shapes, colors, and other elements, leading the viewer to different focal points within the composition.

Vanishing Point

 an imaginary point on the horizon line which receding parallel lines converge.

Emphasis

draws attention to a particular area or element in an artwork, making it the focal point. It can be achieved through contrast, color, placement, or scale, guiding the viewer's eye to the most important part of the composition. It combines elements to point out differences by making something stand out by putting something very different next to or around it.

Monochromatic Colors

are all the colors (tints, shades, and tones) of a single hue.

Background

is the area farthest away from the observer.

Middle-ground

is the area between the foreground and the background

Rhythm

It is the visual tempo or beat within an artwork, created by the repetition of elements. It can lead the viewer’s eye in a particular direction and create a sense of movement and flow.

Balance

Balance refers to the sense of stability or visual equilibrium in a work of art. It is the distribution of visual weight within a composition. There are three types

Proportion

It refers to the relative size and scale of the various elements within an artwork. Is the size relationship from one part to another.

Foreground

is the area closest to the observer

Principles of Art

 what an artist gets to do with the elements of Art; How an artist uses and organizes the elements.

Shape

appears flat and only has two dimensions; length (height) and width. It is an enclosed area determined by a line, value, texture, space, or any other combination of these elements.

Elements of Art

 what the artist uses to create art. They’re the components of the design & You can’t create art without using any one of them.

Form

the three-dimensional counterpart to shape. have length and width and depth, and they occupy space. can be geometric (cubes, spheres, cylinders) or organic (rock, shell, iceberg) and they can be actual, as in sculpture, or implied, as in the illusion of depth in a drawing or painting.

Color

 derived from reflected light and can be used to create mood, emphasize areas of importance, or unify a composition. It has three main properties

Space

 the area around, between, and within objects in a composition.

Horizon Line

The line that divides the sky from the ground. Also called eye level line.

Texture

 refers to the perceived surface quality of a work of art. In two-dimensional work, may refer to the visual "feel" of a piece (smooth, rough, soft, etc.), while in three-dimensional work, it may refer to the actual physical feel of the surface.

Perspective Art

A technique that creates an illusion of depth in a picture.

Three-Dimensional Art

 have the dimensions of length (height) , width, and thickness (depth).

Pattern

A design created by repeating colors, lines and or shapes.

Line

a continuous mark made on a surface by a moving point. It can vary in width, direction, and length

Unity

It is the sense of harmony, wholeness, oneness, and completeness in an artwork. It occurs when all the elements and principles of art work together cohesively, creating a balanced and aesthetically pleasing composition.

Principle or Element: Movement

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Principle or Element: Line

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Principle or Element: Value

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Principle or Element: Rhythm

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Principle or Element: Balance

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Principle or Element: Color

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Principle or Element: Space

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Principle or Element: Variety

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Principle or Element: Emphasis

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Principle or Element: Proportion

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Perspective and Linear Perspective

 a technique that creates an illusion of depth in a picture.