S4 Expressive Art Terminology

What is composition in art?

• The colour palette used

• The tools and materials used

• The arrangement of the visual elements in an artwork

• The level of realism in an artwork

What term describes what is shown or represented in an artwork?

• Media Handling/Techniques

• Subject Matter/Imagery

• Composition

• Arrangement

What do we call the way an artist applies paint, pencil, or other materials?

• Composition/Arrangement

• Subject Matter/Imagery

• Mood/Atmosphere

• Media Handling/Techniques

What do we call a colour scheme that uses only one colour and its tints and shades?

• Monochromatic Colours

• Harmonious Colours

• Complementary Colours

• Primary Colours

What term describes how light or dark something appears in an artwork?

(a)  

What are leading lines?

• Lines that outline all the shapes and forms in an artwork

• The lines that show texture on a surface

• The darkest or boldest lines in an artwork

• Lines that guide the viewer’s eye toward a focal point or through the artwork

"T (a)   " describes how something feels or appears to feel

What term describes the repetition of shapes, colours, or lines in an artwork?

• Contrast

• Pattern

• Proportion

• Shape

What are organic shapes?

• Irregular, natural, and free-flowing, often found in nature

• Shapes that have straight lines and perfect edges (like squares and triangles)

• Shapes that represent living organisms only

• Shapes that are used only to show movement or direction

Which element of art refers to something being (or appearing to be) 3D?

• Form

• Tone

• Shape

• Pattern