Study Intro to Art Flash Cards

 
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Intro to Art

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6 Rules for modified contour drawing
1. Outside lines and edges 2. Continuous line(s) 3. Hand eye coordination 4. Eyes on object while drawing 5. Go slowly 6. May look at paper when starting line segment
Cool Colors
Blue, Green, Violet. Located on right side of the color wheel
Warm Colors
Yellow, Red, Orange. Located on left side of the color wheel.
Mixing Rule
Gradually add darker color into a light color.
1. Saves money - less paint is used
2. Saves time - desired color achieved quickly
Tint and tones of the same color
Monochromatic
Brightness of a color
Intensity
Lightness or Darkness of a color
Value
Primary colors, not mixed
Pure Color
The two colors on each side of a solors compliment.
Split Complimentary
Three to four colors next to each other on the color wheel
Analogous
Colors directly across from each other on the color wheel
Complementary
Black + Color
Shade
Mix two complimentary colors
Tone
White + Color
Tint
Intermediate/Tertiary
Yellow-Orange, Yellow-Green
Red-Violet, Red-Orange
Blue-Violet, Blue-Green
Secondary
Orange, Violet, Green
Primary
Yellow, Red, Blue
Eyepath (4)
1. Variations of shapes
2. Variation of sizes
3. Repetition of shapes
4. Repetition of sizes
6 Main Rules for Center of Interest
1. Bright color
2. Light area on dark background
3. Dark area on light background
4. Large objects among small objects
5. Small objects among large objects
6. Detailed area
Principles (9)
contrast, unity, repetition, balance, movement, proportion, variety, rhythm, emphasis
Elements (8)
Line, value, shape, space, color, form, texture, pattern
The lightness and darkness of an area or color
Value
The main differences between blind and modified contour line drawing
1. Never look back at the object while drawing
2. One line segment (do not pick up your pencil)
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