ch 1.1 line,shape, and the principle of contrast

shape

A two-dimensional contour that characterizes an object or area, in contrast to three-dimensional form.

A contour line defines the outer edge or profile of an object, and can be used to suggest a volume in space. True False

True

In a two-dimensional work, when the figure becomes the background and the background becomes the figure, we perceive ________. a. a form b. a geometric shape c. a figure-ground reversal d. an implied shape e. an organic shape

a figure-ground reversal

A shape on a flat picture surface that is defined by surrounding empty space is known as ________ shape a. an organic b. an implied c. a geometric d. a positive e. an actual

a positive

Pick the two words that would best describe a regular line a. straight b. wild c. inorganic d. organic

a. straight c. inorganic

diagonal line shows

action / motion / change

A line that is a real mark made on a surface is ________. a. an actual line b. an irregular line c. an implied line d. a chaotic line e. an organic line

an actual line

A line that gives viewers the impression that they are seeing a line where there is not a real mark is a. an implied line b. a chaotic line c. a directional line d. an actual line e. an irregular line

an implied line

A rectangle could be described as _______ shape. A. an irregular B. an inorganic C. a geometric D. an organic

an inorganic a geometric

Ethching

an intaglio print mark process that uses acid to bit the engraved deign into the printing surface

horizontal line shows

calmness / passivity / peace

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 ________. a. harmony b. contrast c. emphasis d. variety e. proportion

contrast

Pick the two words that might best describe an irregular line: a. curvy b. straight c. organic d. inorganic

curvy organic

communicate line

directions of lines both guide our attention and suggest particulars feeling

Complete the analogy: If elements of art are the 'words' used by artists, then principles of design are the ' ________' that artists apply to these elements. a. technique b. sketch c. perspective d. logo e.grammar

grammar

A vacation resort might want to choose a logo consisting of ________ lines in order to suggest calm, peaceful repose. a. vertical b. scribbled c. diagonal d. horizontal e. chaotic

horizontal

directional line

implied line within a composition, leading the viewer's eye from one element to another

A flat work of art has two dimensions: ________ and width. a. size b. depth c. mass d. length

length

One definition of this element is "a mark that connects two points." a. shape b. line c. color d. mass e. value

line

An empty space defined by its surround is known as ________ shape. a. an implied b. an actual c. a negative d. a geometric e. an organic

negative

implied shape

shapes we can see where no continuous boundary exists

vertical line shows

strength / energy / authority

Rhythm

the regular or ordered repetition of elements in the work