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Elements of Art - CMS - mzzmorrizz
Elements of Art - Middle School Art
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Art/Design
6th Grade
01/31/2014

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Term
LINE
Definition
is a mark with length and direction.
Term
CONTOUR LINES
Definition
are the outer edges of an image; object or shape
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HORIZONTAL LINES
Definition
show restfulness and runs parallel to the ground
Term
DIAGONAL LINES 
Definition
look as though they are falling…shows action and excitement
Term
VERTICAL LINES
Definition

 

stand straight up and down and show dignity and strength

 

Term
SHAPES
Definition
are flat figure that is created when lines meet and surround a space
Term
SHAPES
Definition

 

a.     They are TWO dimensional (2D).

 

b.     Examples: SQUARE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE, SHAPE OF A LEAF OR PEANUT, ETC.

 

c.      Can be GEOMETRIC or ORGANIC

 

Term
FORM
Definition
is any three dimensional object
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FORM
Definition

 

a.     Can also be something that appears to look 3 D

 

b.     Can be GEOMETRIC or ORGANIC

 

c.      Examples: CUBE, CONE, SPHERE, PYRAMID, ETC.

 

Term
VALUE
Definition
refers to the light and dark areas of an art work.
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IMPLIED TEXTURE (VISUAL)
Definition

 

The way a surface is drawn or made to look

 

Term
TEXTURE
Definition
may be described by words such as smooth, rough, or pebbly
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IMPLIED TEXTURE (VISUAL)
Definition
The way a surface is drawn or made to look
Term
SPACE
Definition
is the area around, between, above, below, and within an object.
Term
POSITIVE SPACE
Definition
is filled by a shape or form
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NEGATIVE SPACE
Definition
surrounds a shape or form (empty area)
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IMPLIED (VISUAL) TEXTURE
Definition

What type of texture is used in this piece of art?

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ACTUAL (TACTILE) TEXTURE
Definition

What kind of texture is used in this piece of art?

 

Term

VALUE

(different light and dark values of blue in this painting)

Definition

What is the dominant element used in this painting?

 

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FORM

Definition

What element is dominant in this piece of art?

 

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Term
SHAPE
Definition

What element is dominant in this piece of art?

 

[image]

Term
LINE
Definition

What element is dominant in this piece of art?

 

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