Contrast Review

Colors are said to be contrasting if they are

• bright and intense

• different in lightness and darkness

• light in value

• dark in value

Which of the following can be used to create contrast in a composition?

• Smooth and rough textures

• All of the above

• Large and small shapes

• Plain areas against areas of patterns

__________________ are opposite one another on the color wheel and create the maximum contrast with one another.

• Tertiary Colors

• Analogous Colors

• Complementary Colors

• Primary Colors

Which are the two types of contrast?

• Low Contrast

• Mellow Contrast

• High Contrast

• Gradient Contrast

The principle of art that refers to the arrangement of opposite elements (light vs dark; rough vs smooth textures; large vs small shapes) in a piece of art.

• Contrast

• Balance

• Value

• Texure

Which pair of colors would create high contrast?

• red and orange

• blue and violet

• yellow and orange

• orange and blue

What are ways artists create color contrasts?

• Warm colors next to cool colors

• Bold colors next to soft or muted colors

• Using complementary colors

• Using analogous colors

Two elements of art that are presented in opposite ways.

• Space

• Balance

• Pattern

• Contrast

Why do artists create contrast in their artwork?

• To add emphasis

• To develop a mood

• To attract attention

• To add interest

This photo is an example of what type of contrast?

• Texture contrast

• Size contrast

• Value contrast

• Color contrast