Arts and Humanities Unit 2013 Elements of Art Arts and Humanities Unit 2013
Tuesday
Elements of Art The elements of art are the basic components (tools) that artist use to visually communicate. 7 Elements of Art Line Shape Form Value Texture Space Color
Line A mark drawn with a pointed, moving tool. Picture by Peit Mondrian
Main Types of Lines Horizontal Vertical Diagonal Straight Curved
Contour Lines Lines that define the form of an object
Implied Lines Line that is not really painted or drawn but is created by a value or color change and series that are lined up someway.
Gesture Lines A gesture is an expressive movement. The purpose of drawing gestures is to capture the feeling of motion.
Wednesday
Shape A two-dimensional area that is defined in some way with no form or thickness. Shapes are flat and can be grouped into two categories: Geometric and Organic. Geometric Shapes Organic Shapes
Geometric Shapes Geometric Shapes are precise shapes that can be described using mathematical formulas
Organic and Amorphous Shapes Irregular or uneven shapes
Question #4 by Joan Miro
Green Tea Cup by Janet Fish Question #5
Thursday
Form A three dimensional enclosed object
Form can refer to an actual three-dimensional object, like a sculpture or a building. It can also refer to a photo or picture of the three-dimensional object. The White House Statue of Liberty
Form can be organic or geometric Question #3 Two-Piece Reclining Figures by Henri Moore Question #4 The Great Pyramids in Giza Egypt
Elements of Art- A&H Unit 2013 Week 2 Elements of Art- A&H Unit 2013
Monday
Value The degree of light and dark in a design Value Scale
Shading Also known as blending is a way of creating value and making objects look more three-dimensional.
Value is the same thing as shading and can make drawings look more realistic and three-dimensional
Hatching and Cross Hatching Techniques used to create values with parallel lines
Stippling Technique that uses dots to create values
Tuesday
Texture Texture refers to the way things feel or look like they would feel.
Actual or “Real” Texture Refers to the textures that you can really feel. Basket The Awakening by J. Seward Johnson Located at Hains Point outside of Washington DC
Implied Textures Refers to textures that are created on a flat surface in paintings or drawings. This type of texture cannot be felt. Still Life By Janet Fish
Rubbing A technique for transferring texture to paper
Wednesday
Space In painting and drawing, space is the illusion of depth created by an artist on a flat surface
Parts of Space Positive Space Negative Space The objects in the art work. Negative Space The empty space between and behind the shapes American Gothic by Grant Wood Positive
Different types of Space in Art Infinite or Deep Space Lot of Area Marriage of the Virgin by Raphael
Different types of Space in Art Shallow Space Little or no area Sunflower by Vincent van Gogh
Perspective Linear Perspective is a way of using converging lines to show distance and depth
Atmospheric and Aerial Perspective Uses the atmospheric haze created by humidity, snow, smoke, rain, or other types of vapor to create the illusion of depth.
Thursday
Color The element of art that is derived from reflected art. Primary Colors- The colors you must have to mix all other colors plus black and white. Red Blue Yellow
Secondary Colors Colors made by mixing two primary colors together. Purple or Violet Orange Green
Color Wheel
Neutral Colors Black, Brown, Gray, and White
Warm Colors
Cool Colors
Tint- To add white To a color Shade- To add black
Monochromatic Variations of one color