Student Name: Module 1: Elements of Art and Principles of Design Study Guide

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1 Before attempting the Module Exam, you should be familiar with the concepts below. Use your notes from each lesson to help you complete this self check worksheet. Review any lessons where you feel a lack of understanding. 1. The Elements of Art are the basic components used to create a work of art. There are six elements discussed in this unit. List them here: (2 points) 2. What is the definition of a line? (1 point) 3. Describe the difference between Descriptive lines and Implied lines: (2 points) 4. In the boxes below create examples of the different types of line. Label each one below its box. (5 points)

2 5. What is the main difference between shape and form? (1 point) 6. In the space below, draw an example of a shape and a form. (2 points) 7. What are the two main types of shape? (2 point) 8. In the space below, draw an example of the two types of shape. (2 points) 9. Color is a property of. (1 point) 10. Match the aspect of color to its definition. (3 points) Intensity Hue Value a. the lightness or darkness of a color. b. a color's brightness or dullness. c. a color's name, such as blue, azure, or teal.

3 11. Fill in the color wheel below with the primary and secondary colors. Remember, their position matters. (5 points) 12. The three primary colors are: (1 point) 13. The three secondary colors are: (1 point) 14. Describe space as it related to a work of art. (2 points) 15. How do artists make an object appear three dimensional on a flat, or two dimensional, surface? (2 points) 16. Where sky and earth meet at eye level is called the (1 point)

4 17. Describe Vanishing Point: (2 points) 18. In the image below: Which area is considered negative space? (1 point) Which area is considered Positive space? (1 point) 19. Describe texture: (2 points) 20. The Principles of design are guidelines that artists might use to create certain effects in an artwork. There are eight elements discussed in this unit. List them here: (3 points) 21. Describe Balance: (3 points)

5 22. Match the type of balance to its definition. (3 points) Symmetrical Asymmetrical Radial a. occurs when elements are arranged so that their visual weight is equal on both sides of a central line, but the elements on each side are different b. occurs by arranging objects or elements evenly around a central point. c. occurs when the same elements are used on both sides of an imaginary, central line through the piece. The line can be vertical or horizontal. 23. Draw an example of each type of balance below. Be sure to label each one. (3 points) 24. Proportion is a comparison of the,, and of elements in a composition. (3 points) 25. What is Emphasis in a work of art? (3 points)

6 26. How do artists create emphasis? (2 points) 27. Repeating visual elements, such as lines, colors, shapes, or textures is called:(1 point) 28. What are the component(s)of an artwork that the give the sensation of action? (1 point) 29. The principle from question 28 can also refer to: (2 points) 30. List the techniques artists use to achieve movement: (2 points) 31. The diversity of elements in a work of art is called (2 points) 32. The sense of "wholeness" of a composition is called (1 point) 33. Why is unity sometimes regarded as the most important of all design principles? (2 points) 34. What are some techniques to achieve unity? (2 points)

7 35. The agreeable blending of elements or how the elements of an artwork combine together to create a pleasing composition is called: (1 point) 36. Describe the difference between Subjective Harmony and Objective Harmony: (2 points)