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This is a Review page. The following May be on the exam. Also, check homework (sketchbook).

The Elements of Art Line - A mark on a surface

Shape / Form - Shape is an enclosed line. They are 2 Dimensional Form Is #3 dimensional. It is defined by value, contour line or the illusion of depth, Color - is reflected light. There is pigment (paint etc) or light. Value - is the transition from light to dark. It is also the lightness or darkness of a color,some times referred to as tone. Texture - The way a surface feels (actual texture) or looks (visual texture). words such as rough, smooth, shiny, and dull are used to describe texture. Pattern - The regular repetition of colors, lines, shapes, or forms in an artwork.

Space/Depth - The open or empty area round, above, between, within, or below objects. Also called distance or depth but these also can have different meanings.

The Principles of Design Focal Point / Emphasis - The visual accent, importance created in an artwork by the color, size, shape, and placement of an object or area; the area or object to which the viewer's attention is drawn. Focal point is positive space or shape surrounded by negative space or shape. Contrast- Differences in color, shape, scales, proportions to make a statement or to draw attention Variety **//-//** The use of different elements of art to add interest to an artwork. Rhythm / Movement - A sense of movement achieved by the repetition of one or more elements of art, such as colors, lines, shapes, or forms in an artwork. Movement also relates to the movement of the eye through the painting. Scale / Size **//-//** <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">The relationship between the size, placement, or amount of one part of <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">an artwork and that of another part of the whole. For example, an artist drawing <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">a head will keep in mind the size relationship of the nose to the face. Harmony and Unity - <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">A sense of all parts working together. Balance -<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;"> The arrangement of the parts of an artwork to give an overall sense of <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">equality in visual weight. Balance can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial. Commonly called visual weight. Can also be used in terms of HARMOY or UNITY.

__<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 24px;">Composition __ Composition is a placement or arrangement of visual elements like colour, objects, things in a way that is pleasing to the eye or, a work of art. It is also the organization (Arrangement) of the Elements of Art according to the theories of the Principles of Design. The Rule of Thirds, Rule of Odds, The Golden Triangle, The Golden Mean. Be able to identify each in a piece of art.

<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">The Illusion Of Depth Name the means of Illusion (depth) George Innes



Franz Kline

Andrew Wyeth

HasegamaA Wyeth

Wolf Kahyn Receding space, detail blurs and color lightens or fades. Advancing space, detail increases and color is more intense. The use of 1 & 2 Point Perspective. The use of Value. Placement on the picture plane. Back, middle, and fore ground. Over lapping.

<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Depth - Describe how Monet used light as depth.

What constitutes the <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">indecent in art?

What did the Spanish artist like <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Goya, Velasquez and Zuburan Use their portraits for. <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Steps for Still Life Paintings 1) Contour drawing to study shape 2) Value,tone, P?N or modified contour drawing showing value 3) One color + water + compliment +tint and shade Any of these will work 4) begin painting with under painting in light color. Back ground color should be established there after using a compliment with white. Of course this is a choice but it helps to establish a base line for color use.

A<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> still life is an arrangement or composition of small inanimate objects.

Describe <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">pattern and <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">texture. <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">How does an artist use them?

<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Portraits - Proportions.

A <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">contour drawing is_ A <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">contour line shows _ A <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">blind contour is _ a <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Modified contour is __ shape in an artwork. <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Shape = 2D <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Forms = 3D
 * //Value://** The relative lightness or darkness of something. Also called Tone
 * //Value scale://** A series of blocks showing the gradual increase of shading. The measure of light and dark.
 * //Negative space://** The empty space that surrounds and defines a form or
 * //Positive space://** The space that a form or shape occupies in an artwork. Focal point

<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Pop Art ?