Art and Design Flashcard

Front

A triad on a color wheel consists of:

Back

Three colors equally spaced apart

Front

Which term refers to the use of distortion to create the illusion of an object extending into space?

Back

Foreshortening

Front

What principle of design refers to the arrangement of elements to create stability?

Back

Balance

Front

Which compositional technique was commonly used in historical art?

Back

Golden Mean

Front

In Western art, which method enhances depth in landscapes?

Back

Making background colors cooler and lighter

Front

Chiaroscuro

Back

The use of strong contrasts between light and dark

Front

Colors opposite each other on the color wheel are called:

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Complementary colors

Front

The arrangement of elements to create a sense of stability in a work of art is called:

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Balance

Front

The repetition of visual elements in a composition to create unity is known as:

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Pattern

Front

The use of gradual changes in elements to create a sense of movement is called:

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Rhythm