ART CH 1.1
A line that follows the contours of the model's profile
A continuous line
In a two-dimensional work when the figure becomes the background and the background becomes the figure.
A figure-ground reversal
A line that is a continuous mark is ________.
An actual line
A line that gives viewers the impression that they are seeing a line where there is not a continuous mark is ________.
An implied line
A _________ line defines the outer edge or profile of an object, and can be used to suggest a volume in space
Contour
The dark printed words on the page of a book are easily read because they are printed on a light ground. This is an example of the principle of ________.
Contrast
Lines that draw the viewer's attention in this way are known as
Directional lines
A shape made of perfectly straight lines would probably be classified as ________ shape.
Geometric
A flat work of art has two dimensions: ________ and width.
Height
This type of shape, which can be suggested by dots or lines that do not connect, is termed _______ shape.
Implied
Some Jewish texts create images using this kind of line made up of small letters
Implied line
This type of shape is composed of unpredictable, irregular lines.
Organic
Which is true of the principles of design?
The principles of art are the set rules that explain how the elements are organized.
The elements of art form the basic ________ of art.
Vocabulary