Untitled Flashcard Set

Elements of Art: Building blocks used by artists to create a work of art

Line: - mark with a greater length than width - any direction, shape, thickness

Shape: - closed line - can be geometric or free form - flat and express length and width

Forms:- 3D shapes expressing length, width, and depth

Space:- area between and around objects - negative space = space around objects

Color: - light reflected off an object - hue, value and intensity- primary colors -intermediate colors = made by mixing primary - complementary colors = across on the color wheel

Texture: - surface quality - rough, smooth, soft, hard - can look different than feel

Principles of Design: Describe the ways that artists use the elements of art in a work of art

Balance:- distribution of the visual weight of objects , colors, texture and space - symmetrical balance = same on both sides - asymmetrical balance = sides are different but look balanced - radial balance = elements are arranged around a central point and may be similar

Emphasis: - part of the design that catches the viewers eye - one area that stands out and contrasts with other areas - use size, color, texture, shape, etc.

Movement: - the path the viewers eye takes through the work of art - can be directed along edges, lines, shapes and color

Pattern: - the repeating of an object or symbol all over the work of art

Repetition: - works with pattern to make the work of art seem active - repetition creates unity

Proportion: - feeling of unity when all parts relate well to each other (size, amount, number)- size of human head compared to body

Rhythm:- created when one or more elements of design are used repeatedly to create a feeling of organized movement

Variety:- the use of several elements of design to hold the viewers attention - used to guide viewers eye through the work of art

Unity: - the feeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art, which creates a sense of completeness

Naturalism: A style that emphasizes the accurate and detailed depiction of the natural world, often with a focus on everyday subjects and scenes

Idealism: The representation of subjects in a perfected or beautified form, often deviating from realistic or accurate depictions

Realism: The accurate and unembellished depiction of nature and contemporary life, rejecting imaginative idealization, representation of visual accuracy

Abstraction: Art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality but instead uses shapes, colors and forms to achieve its effect

Composition: The arrangement and organization of visual elements within a work of art

Chiaroscuro: Uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create the illusion of 3D and depth in a 2D artwork

Pictorial Space: The illusion of 3D depth and volume created on a 2D surface

Scale: The overall physical size of an artwork or objects in the artwork

Material Culture: Uses objects to approach human thought and action,

Visual Culture: Study of how images shape our understanding of the world and influence our cultural norms and values

Visual Literacy: The ability to recognize and understand ideas conveyed through visible actions or images

Formal Analysis: A method of analyzing a work of art by focusing on its visual elements and principles of design, rather than its subject matter or historical context

Subject Matter: The main idea, object, or scene depicted in an artwork

Historical Context: The social, cultural, political, and economic circumstances surrounding the creation of an artwork