Section 3

What is a line in art?

A linear form and an identifiable path created by a point moving in space.

Define shape in the context of art.

An expanse within the outline of a 2-D or within the outer boundaries of a 3-D object.

What is the picture plane?

An imaginary plane (flat surface) which corresponds to the surface of the canvas.

How is figure defined in art?

The human form or shape, and can refer to a drawing or the act of drawing the human body.

What does mass refer to in art?

A 3-D area.

Define value or tone in art.

The lightness or darkness of a color or shade.

What is volume in artistic terms?

The space that takes up a mass.

Describe closed form in art.

A form that has no interaction with the space around it.

What is open form?

A form that does interact with the space around it.

Define space in a composition.

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

What is diminishing size?

To make less or cause to appear less.

What does vertical placement indicate?

How close objects are to you; the lower the object, the closer it is.

What is perspective in art?

A technique that artists use to create the illusion of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface.

What is a vanishing point in perspective?

A point on the horizon line where parallel lines appear to converge.

Define chiaroscuro in art.

The use of light and shadow in art to create a sense of volume, mass, and drama.

What is hatching?

Parallel lines placed close together to show texture.

What is cross hatching?

Parallel lines that cross each other to show texture or shape.

Define contour hatching.

Parallel lines that follow the surface direction of depiction.

What is scumbling?

Curved line segments placed together to show shade texture.

What is stippling?

Little dots placed close together in order to show shade or texture.

Define geometric shape.

A precise, regular shape defined by straight lines and angles, based on mathematical principles.

What is an organic shape?

A curving, irregular shape that indicates motion.

What is positive space in art?

The main subject or areas of interest in a composition.

Define negative space.

The background or the space around and between objects.

What does overlap refer to in composition?

A technique that involves placing one object in front of another to create the illusion of depth.

Explain overlap and diminishing size in art.

Techniques that create the illusion of depth and space on a flat surface.

What is one-point perspective?

A drawing technique that uses a single vanishing point to create a realistic 3-D effect.

Define two-point perspective.

A drawing technique where parallel lines converge toward two separate vanishing points on the horizon line.

What is atmospheric perspective?

A technique that mimics air and distance to make objects seem farther away.