Painting Final Exam Study Guide

A comprehensive set of flashcards summarizing key concepts, terminology, techniques, and historical references relevant to painting.

What are the primary colors in color theory?

Red, Blue, Yellow.

What Secondary color is created by mixing Red and Yellow?

Orange.

What is the definition of 'Analogous colors'?

Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.

Define 'Complementary colors'.

Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What is a 'Tint' in terms of color?

A color mixed with white.

What does 'Shade' refer to in color theory?

A color mixed with black.

Describe the technique 'Wet-into-wet'.

Painting on a wet surface with wet paint.

What is 'Alla Prima' painting?

Direct painting completed in one sitting.

What is the purpose of an 'Underpainting'?

To create a base layer, often in black and white.

What does 'Mixed media' mean?

Artworks that utilize more than one material.

What are the three parts of a composition in spatial arrangement?

Foreground, Middle ground, Background.

What does 'Contrast' refer to in art?

A large difference between elements.

Explain the term 'Movement' in art principles.

The way the eye travels through an artwork.

What is the significance of 'Value' in art?

The range of lightness and darkness in the artwork.

Name one famous painting discussed in Art History.

The Mona Lisa.