Title: Elements of Art Definitions
Course: Art

Questions about basic definitions of the elements of art.

Q: A mark with length and direction, created by a point that moves across a surface.
- line
- shape
- form
- texture
A: line

Q: The empty or open area between, around, above, below, and within objects.
- space
- form
- pattern
- line
A: space

Q: Any three dimensional object that can be measured by height, width and depth.
- form
- shape
- pattern
- texture
A: form

Q: Element of art produced when a wavelength of light strikes an object and reflects back to the eyes.
- color
- texture
- pattern
- shape
A: color

Q: A flat figure created when actual or implied lines surround a space – can be geometric or organic.
- Shape
- line
- form
- pattern
A: Shape

Q: Made of only a single color or hue and its tints and shades.
- monochromatic
- tertiary
- anagolous
- complementary
A: monochromatic

Q: The circular chart used to remember color relationships is a ________.
- Color Wheel
- Color spectrum
- Color scheme
- Color Mix
A: Color Wheel

Q: Another word for brightness of a color is __________.
- Intensity
- Value
- Hue
- Complementary
A: Intensity

Q: The element of art that refers to the surface quality or feel of an object – its smoothness, roughness, softness, etc.
- texture
- pattern
- form
- shape
A: texture

Q: For each of the following, match the element of art with the appropriate description.
- It is considered the handwriting of the artist | line
- The area within a closed line or edge | shape
- A series of repeated elements of design | pattern
- The area that gives the eye a rest. It underscores and emphasizes areas. | space
- Simulates the way things feel. It lends a warmth and excitement to the work and activates surfaces | texture
- It enriches our world and our art. It is highly personal for each artist. | color
- It deals with three-dimensional objects having height, width, and depth | form