ART quizzes
meaning "without color," this consists of grey, white, and black
achromatic
unlike two-dimensional compositions, three-dimensional objects such as sculptures often have _____ balance
actual
Color schemes that creates a strong sense of unity
analogous
related colors with one color in common. colors appear next to each other on the color wheel
analogous
which is not an element of art
balance
a shade is the result of _____ added to a color
black
line created by a mental or perceptual connection. (when a character points towards an object)
psychological line
which principle has to do with pattern and repetition?
rhythm
Claes Oldenburg distorts _____ in his sculptures to challenge the viewer and elevate everyday objects into fine art objects
scale
literally translates into "to trick the eye." An example may be of a very well-executed drawing of a texture
trompe l'oiel
continuation, repetition, alignment, and proximity are all ways in which artists can create _____ in an artwork
unity
Robert Mapplethorpe
was a controversy-provoking American photographer
texture is derived from the latin word for _____
weaving
whether it's actual or implied, balance refers to the distribution of _____ in artwork
weight
in design, the acronym CRAP stands for _____
contrast repetition alignment proximity
the act of organizing the visual elements so that they consciously draw upon design principles is known as _____
design
True/False: symbols are universal
false
what is another name for the positive and negative space relationship in a composition
figure/ground
when the positive and negative shapes in a piece can be reversed or are ambiguous
figure/ground reversals
Any three dimensional object that can be measured by height, width, and depth
form
_____ of scale is a technique that uses size to indicate importance
hierarchy
the arrangement of visual or typographic elements that uses size to indicate importance
hierarchy of scale
the study of themes and symbols
iconography
the overall saturation of a hue/color
intensity
When artists focus on the unity of ideas and meaning in their work rather than the visual and compositional elements, they are pursuing _____ unity
conceptual
the arrangement or organization of the visual elements and principles in an artwork
composition
the varied circumstances in which a work is created
context
pop art was influenced by its preceding artistic movement ______, and attempted to close the gap between art's elite class and everyday people that it had increased. one artist from this previous movement was _____, who showed his angst by splattering paint on a canvas
Abstract Expressionism, Jackson Pollock
_____ challenges the traditional view of the artist as creative visionary, skilled craftsperson, and master of one's media. Perfect Lovers is an example that uses _____ to represent a couple's relationship
Conceptual art, store-bought clocks
coupled with the industrial revolution, the _____ caused a dramatic shift in artistic stylization during the 19th century. Afterwards, artwork became increasingly more _____ with each artistic movement
invention of photography, abstract
Alexander Calder made sculptures called mobiles which actually move, known as
kinetic art
when rhythm is flowing and connected as seen in Bruce Barnbaum's photo Dune Ridges at Sunrise, we refer to it as _____
legato
Made of only a single color or hue and its tints and shades
monochromatic
A way of combining visual elements to produce a sense of action or implied motion
movement
resembles organisms found in nature and thus have a natural appearance. not defined by geometry
organic shapes
objects farther away are perceived to have less texture and less intense colors. Which best explains the texture and brightness gradients present in atmospheric perspective?
our vision distant objects must pass through more light-refracting dust particles
any decorative, repetitive motif or design
pattern
Art _____ are based in time or geographical location, whereas art _____ are intentionally formed by artists with a set similar ideology or visual art
periods, movements
the literal surface in two-dimensional art. For example: paper, canvas, screen, photo, etc.
picture plane
the outside surface of Rachel Whiteread's Holocaust Monument is made of _____
cast concrete
a gradual shifting of value, also known as modeling
chiaroscuro
what civilization was obsessed with its idea of beauty, and developed formulas for ideal form
classical greeks
A popular choice of color scheme for sports teams and holidays
complementary