Art Chapter 8 Quiz

how did the group of artists called the futurists use rhythm to capture the idea of movement itself?

showed forms changing into energy by slanting and overlapping surfaces, which made them seem to move

definition of rhythm

the principle of art that indicates movement by the repition of elements

what rhythms are created by repeating positive shapes separated by negative spaces

visual rhythm

whats a pattern

a 2 dimensional decorative visual repitition

definition of motif

a unit that is repeated in visual rhythm

what is the difference between alternating rhythm and flowing rhythm

alt- can occur in many different ways. flowing- repitition of wavy lines

what is kinetic sculpture

artists use abstract shapes and put them into real motion. they use real forces of air currents and gravity. they are sculptures that actually move in space

give two examples of random rhythm. what is the motif in each example

autumn leaves covering the ground- autumn leaves creacks in the mud- cracks

whats an example of a random rhythm and definition

autumn leaves that cover the ground- no order or planned arrangement

what is the term used to describe the types of creations made by calder? who gave calders moving creations this name?

mobiles- by marcel duchamp

identify and define the two terms used to talk about repitition in art

motif- a unit repreated in visual rhythm, pattern- 2d decorative visual repetition

whats a kinetic sculpture

moving sculptures, actually moved in space. another name for them is "mobiles"

whats progressive rhythm

no change in the motif each time the motif is repeated- changes incrementally

whats an example of a regular rhythms and def

parking spaces- object or shape is repcurring with identical motifs with equal amounts of space between them

how do rhythm and pattern differ

pattern- combination of elements repeated, rhythm- combination of elements repeated but with variation

whats visual movement

principal of art used to create the look and feeling of action and to guide the viewers eyes throughout the work of art

how is visual movement different from real action

real action involves a physical change in position

define regular rhythm. give an example of how regular rhythm is used in your eviroment.

reg rhythm- identical motifs with equal amounts of space between them. ex- parking spaces

definition of visual rhythm

rhythm you recieve through your eyes rather than through your ears

in what ways can an alternating rhythm occur

second motif, make a change to the original motif, change spaces in between motifs, changes position of motif

What's a module

3D motif

which group of artists used rhythm to capture the idea of movement itself?

Futurists