Art Sem 1 Exam

elements of art (defined)

the basic components used by an artist to create works of art

elements of art (list)

line, shape, form, value, color, space, texture

line

the continuo mark made on some surface by moving a point

shape

a two demential area clearly set off by one or more of the other visual elements such as color, line, texture, and space

form

a three demential shape that encloses a space

value

describes the lightness or darkness of an area (or of a color)

color

the character of the surface as it reflects light from the sun

three distinct qualities: hue, intensity, value

hue

the name of a color

intensity

the purity or brightness of a color

space

the area around or within an object

texture

the tactile quality of a surface- how something feel or appears to feel

dimension

the amount of space an object takes up in one direction

2-dimensional

has height(or length) and width, but doesn’t not have depth(flat object)

3- dimensional

has volume, length, width depth, and sculpture

contour line

a line that defines the outside edges of an object and other visible edges with that object

implied line

series of points, repetitions, or shapes that the viewer’s eyes automatically connect

line of sight

an invisible line between a human’s eyes and the object at which he is looking

hatching

series of parallel lines that are drawn to suggest shading and tonal changes

cross hatching

series of cross parallel lines

stippling

use of numerous, individual dots to create values and textures

tooth

raised texture of drawing surfaces

value scale

chart which shows full range if values from whites to blacks, measured in steps of 10

ranges of values

number of values used in a particular work of art

texture

surface quality of art

vine charcoal

stick charcoal, burnt vine/willow sticks, less dense so make lighter marks

compressed charcoal

big and dense, bound with clay, darkest/blackest

scratchboard

scraper board, subtractive drawing technique

additive art method

adding dark values

subtractive art method

taking away dark values

5 basic lines

vertical, horizontal, diagonal, curved, zigzag

vertical

stability

horizontal

calming, restful, peaceful

diagonal

uneasy, tension, activity, excitement

curved

feeling of movement

zigzag

confusion, chaos

Explain why mastering blind contour drawing is important

it forces artists to focus only on the subject they are drawing, rather than on the drawing itself. By not looking at the paper while they draw, students are able to better understand the subject's shape, form, and overall structure. This helps them develop their ability to see and interpret the world around them more accurately and with more attention to detail

how lines vary

width, direction, length

Explain how value affect the way viewers look at art

value creates an illusion and adds depth to a piece of art

Pierre-Auguste Renoir “ The Luncheon of the Boating Party ” (The lights in this painting by Renoir lead your eye in a circular movement encouraging you to look at all parts of the artwork.)

El Greco “View of Toledo” (your eye moves from one light spot to another light spot, creating visual movement along a path of lights for the viewer.)

Georgia O'Keefe  "Music, Pink and Blue #2" (This composition of soft curved lines was painted to represent the soft flow of music.)

Wassily Kandinsky  "Compostition III" (diagonal lines, organic shapes, leading lines,

Peter Paul Rubens "The Raising of the Cross" (This  work of art is and oil painting on 3 canvases which are displayed together as one unit. These three panel works of art are called triptychs and are traditionally used to adorn altars in a church. The use of many diagonal lines in the center panel shows tension and drama.  )

Edward Hopper Early Sunday Morning (the strong horizontal forces in this painting describes the quiet and calm of the very early time of the day. )

Frank Lloyd Wright  "Falling Water" (The strong horizontal lines of this building creates a peaceful, stable presentation due to vertical lines)

Thomas Hart Benton Flood Disaster  (zig zags and crooked figures create uneasiness)

Claes Oldenburg Typewriter Eraser

Andrew Wyeth

Albrecth Durer

Jacques Louis David

John Singer Sargent