Key terms and concepts

• What is a line in art?

  A mark made on a surface
• How can lines be used in artwork?

  To create shapes, divide, or convey motion
• What defines a shape in art?

  A two-dimensional area with a boundary
• What types of shapes can artworks incorporate?

  Geometric and organic shapes
• What does space refer to in art?

  Areas within, between, and around parts
• What are the two types of space in art?

  Positive and negative space
• What are the three main characteristics of color?

  Hue, saturation, and value
• What does texture refer to in art?

  How an artwork feels or appears to feel
• What is balance in art?

  Distributing elements evenly for visual equilibrium
• What are the types of balance in art?

  Symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial
• What does contrast involve in art?

  Placing opposing elements close to each other
• What is proportion in art?

  Relative size of elements within an artwork
• How can disproportion be used in art?

  To induce a particular effect or perception
• What is harmony in art?

  When elements and principles work together
• What does rhythm in art suggest?

  Repetition of elements creating movement
• What is emphasis in art?

  Making a part of an artwork stand out
• What characterizes realism in art?

  Adherence to visual reality with details
• What is the goal of impressionism?

  To capture fleeting effects of light
• How do expressionists convey emotions?

  Through distortions and exaggerations
• What is cubism in art?

  Depicting subjects from multiple viewpoints
• What does surrealism draw upon?

  Dream-like scenes and subconscious thoughts
• What is oil paint?

  A slow-drying paint in drying oil
• What is acrylic paint?

  A quick-drying paint in acrylic emulsion
• What is watercolour?

  A painting method with water-based pigments
• What is fresco?

  A technique of painting on lime plaster
• What is collage?

  A technique of sticking varied materials
• What are the key elements of art?

  • Line
  • Shape
  • Space
  • Colour
  • Texture
• What are the principles of design in art?

  • Balance
  • Contrast
  • Proportion
  • Harmony
  • Rhythm
  • Emphasis
• What are the main styles and movements in art?

  • Realism
  • Impressionism
  • Expressionism
  • Cubism
  • Surrealism