Answer: (- From Quizlet)
Line
Element that is a path made by a moving point through space. It is one-dimensional and can vary in width, direction, and length.
Color
Element perceived by the way light reflects off a surface. There are three properties of : hue (color name), intensity (strength/purity), and value (lightness and darkness). (Van Gogh, Post-Impressionism)
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Texture
Element that describes the surface quality of an object. Artists use both actual ___ (how things feel) and implied ______ (how things look like they feel). (Huang, Contemporary)
Value
Element referring to lightness and darkness of surface (Braques, Cubism)
Shape
Element that is flat, enclosed areas that are two-dimensional (length and height). Artists use both geometric and organic shapes. (Matisse, Fauvism)
Space
Element used to create the illusion of depth within an artwork. It can also refer to the positive and negative ____ between, around, or within objects. (Raphael, Renaissance)
Form
Element that is three-dimensional (length, width, height) and can be viewed from many angles. _____ have volume and take up space.(Artist Unknown, Greece)
Emphasis
Principle that is the creation of a focal point in an artwork. It draws the viewer's eye to particular areas of the artwork first. (Altar Mosaic, Byzantine)
Proportion
Principle that refers to size, location or amount of one element in relation to another (or to the whole) in an artwork. (Church Wall Painting, Medieval)
Movement
Principle that is how the eye travels through an artwork. Can lead the viewer from one aspect to another within the composition. (Late Renaissance Painting)
Contrast
Principle that refers to the difference between elements in a composition. This can happen through a variety of elements such as value change, size difference, etc. (Hopper, American Realism)
Unity
Principle that occurs when all of the elements of a piece combine to make a balanced, harmonious and complete whole. Variety within elements adds interest to the composition. (El Greco, Northern Renaissance)
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Balance
Principle that is the distribution of visual weight in an artwork. The three types are symmetrical (two sides are the same), asymmetrical (two sides are different but visually weighted equally) and radial (design emerges from center point).(Rose Window, Gothic)
Rhythm
Principle that shows a "visual beat" created with repetition of elements, patterns or movement to create interest and consistency. (Mondrian, De Stijl)
Pattern
Principle that decorates the artwork with regularly repeated elements such as shapes or color. (Andy Warhol, Pop Art)
Elements of Art
The building blocks of making art: Line, shape, value, space, color form, texture
Principle of Design
The tools to plan and organize elements the elements within an artwork. Gives you power to arrange your art.
Balance, emphasis, movement, proportion, pattern, contrast, rhythm, and unity,
Craftsmanship
How neat, clean and presentable an artist makes their work of art to show skill and technique.
Subject
What the artist shows or what you see in a work of art. Such as trees, people, animals, apple, cup and lemon
Art Media
The materials an artist uses to create a work of art such as pencils, acrylic paint, watercolor