Elements and Principles

What is the definition of line in art?

• A mark with greater width than length

• A mark with equal length and width

• A mark with no length or width

• A mark with greater length than width

What is the difference between shape and form in art?

• Shapes are three-dimensional, forms are two-dimensional

• Shapes are flat, forms are three-dimensional

• Shapes have length and width, forms have depth

• Shapes are organic, forms are geometric

What is the main characteristic of color called hue?

• How bright or dull it is

• The name of the color

• How light or dark it is

• The absence of light

What are the primary colors in art?

• Yellow, orange, purple

• Green, orange, violet

• Red, blue, yellow

• Red, green, blue

What are complementary colors in art?

• Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel

• Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel

• Colors that have no brightness

• Colors that are made by mixing primary and secondary colors

What is texture in art?

• The area between and around objects

• The surface quality that can be seen and felt

• The feeling of depth in a painting

• The brightness or dullness of a color

What are intermediate colors in art?

• Colors made by mixing a primary and secondary color together

• Colors that are mixes of primary colors

• Colors that are made by mixing complementary colors

• Colors that are located directly across from each other on the color wheel

What is space in art?

• The area between and around objects

• The surface quality that can be seen and felt

• The feeling of depth in a painting

• The light reflected off of objects

What is Balance?

• is the part of the design that catches the viewer’s attention. Usually the artist will make one area stand out by contrasting it with other areas. The area could be different in size, color, texture, shape, etc.

• is the distribution of the visual weight of objects, color, texture, and space. If the design as a scale, these elements used on one side of the design are similar to those on the other side; in asymmetrical balance, the sides are different but still look balanced. IN radial balance, the elements are arranged around a central point and may be similar.

• is the path the viewer’s eye takes through the work of art, often to focal areas. Such movement can be direct along lines, edges, shape, and color within the work of art.

• is the repeating of an object or symbol all over the work of art.

What is Emphasis?

• is the distribution of the visual weight of objects, color, texture, and space. If the design as a scale, these elements used on one side of the design are similar to those on the other side; in asymmetrical balance, the sides are different but still look balanced. IN radial balance, the elements are arranged around a central point and may be similar.

• is created when one or more elements of design are used repeatedly to create a feeling of organized movement. Rhythm creates a mood like music or dancing. To keep rhythm exciting and active, variety is essential.

• is the feeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art, which creates a sense of completeness.

• is the part of the design that catches the viewer’s attention. Usually the artist will make one area stand out by contrasting it with other areas. The area could be different in size, color, texture, shape, etc.