Basics of Art

Which element of art is the reflection of light on a surface?

• Value

• Color

• Contrast

• Variety

What element of art is the area above, around, below, between, and within the artwork?

• Shape

• Form

• Space

• Unity

Which element of art is a mark made by a moving point?

• Line

• Shape

• Movement

• Value

Which element of art is measured by height and width, a two-dimensional object?

• Form

• Space

• Shape

• Line

Which element of art is the degree of lightness and darkness in an artwork?

• Contrast

• Value

• Color

• Variety

Which element of art is measured by its three-dimensions: height, width and depth?

• Shape

• Space

• Form

• Value

Which element of art is the actual or implied surface quality (the way it feels) of an artwork?

• Value

• Contrast

• Texture

• Space

The THREE parts of a picture plane (foreground, middle ground and background) are used to show this element in artwork:

• Shape

• Space

• Rhythm

• Distance

The element that is illustrated in artwork to show positive and negative areas:

• Color

• Value

• Line

• Space

These shapes are found in nature and are free form:

• Positive

• Organic

• Round

• Geometric