Elements of Art

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A mark with length and direction, created by a point that moves across a surface.

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line

Front

An element of art that refers to the lightness and darkness of a color.

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value

Front

The element of art that refers to the surface quality of an object or the way something feels such as rough-smooth.

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texture

Front

A flat figure created when actual or implied lines surround a space-can be geometric or organic

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shape

Front

Element of art produced when a wavelength of light strikes an object and reflects back to the eyes.

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color

Front

Another name for related colors-have one color in common. Colors that appear next to each other on the color wheel.

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analogous colors

Front

Colors that are directly opposite on the color wheel. When mixed together, they make neutral gray or brown.

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complementary

Front

Area in a work of art that catches and holds the viewers attention. Options: space, unity, emphasis, balance

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emphasis

Front

The relation of one object to another in size, amount, number.

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proportion

Front

Which of the following colors can be described as "Warm" colors? Options: Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green, Violet

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Red, Orange, Yellow