WorksheetsArt Vocabulary Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
______ 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.
Emphasis
Perspective
Shape
Composition
______is the use of several and different elements of design to hold the viewer's attention and to guide the viewer's eye through and around the work of art.
unity
color
variety
value
______is the light reflected off of objects. It has three main characteristics: hue, value and intensity.
texture
proportion
color
line
The lightness or darkness of an object. Gives a three-dimensional (3D) form/appearance.
form
value
color
movement
What are the two types of spaces?
small and big
light and dark
bright and dull
positive and negative
_____are three-dimensional, expressing length, width and depth. Examples: spheres, cylinders, boxes and pyramids.
form
shape
3D
variety
A continuous mark. Can be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, curvy, straight, thick or thin.
contour
line
shape
form
A closed line. Two-dimensional and can be geometric, like squares and circles; or organic, like free-form or natural. They are flat and can express length and width.
line
form
shape
value
A distribution of visual weight of objects, colors, textures and space. Size also matters. If the design was a scale, these elements should be _______ to make a design feel stable. There are two two types: symmetrical and asymmetrical.
variety
repetition
rhythm
balance
The feelings of harmony between all parts of the work of art, which creates a sense of completeness and wholeness. It all fits together.
unity
proportion
emphasis
movement
What are the two types of balances?
radial and dynamic
big and small
left and right
asymmetrical and symmetrical
heavy and light
The area between and around objects. Can also refer to the feeling of depth.
form
shape
space
depth
none of the above
The size relationship from one part to another. When drawing the human figure, ______ can refer to the size of the head compared to the rest of the body.
pattern
movement
variety
unity
proportion
The path the viewer's eye takes through the work of art, often to focal areas. Can be directed along lines, edges, shape, and color within the work of art. It makes the artwork look exciting and active.
movement/rhythm
repetition
emphasis
balance
The REPEATING of an object or symbol all over the work of art is called ______.
shape
variety
unity
pattern
none of the above
The surface quality that can be seen and felt. Can be rough, smooth, soft or hard. Don't always feel the way they look.
pattern
texture
feeling
touching
What is another word for COLOR?
light
intensity
hue
value
none of the above
Line, shape, form, color, value, texture and space are the ______.
Principles of design
Elements of art
Proportion, balance, unity, variety, emphasis, movement, pattern are the _______
Elements of art
Principles of design
What is the definition of the Elements of art?
The skills you build in art
Creative expression
The visual building blocks that an artist uses to put together a work of art
The visual expression of an idea or experience
