Elements and Principles/What is Art Test Review

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-What are the subjects of these works?

-Where is the positive/negative space in each work?

-Where are there examples of geometric and organic shapes or

forms in these works?

Name and explain where the principle of rhythm is used in this work, and which elements have created it

- The principle of RHYTHM can be seen in the __(what area of the work?)___. This principle is created by the way ___(an element)__ (explain what the element does).

- (You may have to list more than one element to

describe how they create the principle!)

Name and explain how the principle of balance is used in this work, and which elements have helped create it –Write your answer in your sketchbook

Example:-The principle of ________________ can be seen in the __(what area of the work?)___. This principle is created by the way ___(an element)__ (explain what the element does).

-(You may have to list more than one element to describe how they create

the principle!)

Name and explain where one principle of art is used in this work, and which elements have created it –Write your answer in your sketchbook

Example:-The principle of ________________ can be seen in the __(what area of the work?)___. This principle is created by the way ___(an element)__ (explain what the element does).

-(You may have to list more than one element to describe how they create

the principle!)

Name and explain where one principle of art (different from the one you used for Starry Night) is used in this work, and which elements have created –Write your answer in your sketchbook

Example:-The principle of ________________ can be seen in the __(what area of the work?)___. This principle is created by the way ___(an element)__ (explain what the element does).

-(You may have to list more than one element to describe how they create

the principle!)

Write (in your own words) in your sketch book:

• Where can we see “ Fine art?”• What is “Folk Art?”• Explain the principle of human intention

related to determining whether something is considered art

• Why is making art considered an aesthetic experience?

In your sketchbook draw the corresponding form for each shape below:

1. - = ?

2. - = ?

3. - = ?

Draw an example of variety. Explain where you can see the principle by describing the elements you’ve used.

In this example, the principle of variety is shown by

Try to match the definition with the correct element

1. an element that refers to the way things feel, or look as though they might feel, if touched.

2. an element of art that refers to a line that connects back to itself

3. reminds us of ice or grass. (blue, green, violet)

4. an element that refers to the distance between, around, above, below and within things

5. reminds us of the sun and warmth. (Red, yellow, orange)

6. the path of a moving point through space.7. shapes that were made with a ruler or are

very precise and have a name.8. the lightness or darkness of a hue.9. shapes that are not regular or even, they

are free-form.10. an element that refers to an object with

three dimensions.

• Geometric shapes• Cool colors• Value• Space• Shape• Warm colors• Texture• Organic shapes• Form• Line

Try to match the definition with the correct principles

1. The plan, placement or arrangement of the elements of art in a work.

2. a principle concerned with arranging elements so no one part of a work overpowers, or seems heavier than, any other part.

3. used to create the look and feeling of action and to guide a viewer’s eye throughout the work of art.

4. A principle that is described as using a lot of different elements within one work or art.

5. repeating an element to make a work seem active or to suggest vibration.

6. making an element in a work stand out.7. a principle of art describing the size

relationships between objects and things in space

8. creating a new work using a borrowed image.

• Balance• Composition• Appropriation• Emphasis• Variety• Proportion• Movement• Rhythm

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