Art Critique Vocabulary

What are the seven elements of art?

• line, shape, form, value, color, texture, and space

• point, size, pattern, hue, tone, composition, perspective

• curve, volume, structure, shade, tint, pattern, depth

• dot, dimension, arrangement, saturation, brightness, style, scale

Which element of art refers to the path the viewer's eye takes through the artwork?

• balance

• movement

• color

• texture

What are the three primary colors in color theory?

• orange

• green

• purple

• red, blue, yellow

What is the term for the arrangement of visual elements in an artwork?

• perspective

• texture

• composition

• balance

What is the principle of design that refers to the repetition of similar elements in an artwork?

• repetition

• contrast

• variation

• pattern

What is the term for the use of light and dark values in an artwork?

• tenebrism

• sgraffito

• sfumato

• chiaroscuro

What is the artistic style characterized by exaggerated and distorted features?

• Cubism

• Realism

• Expressionism

• Impressionism

What is the principle of design that refers to the relationship between positive and negative space?

• contrast

• balance

• proportion

• harmony

What is the term for the colors opposite each other on the color wheel?

• primary colors

• complementary colors

• monochromatic colors

• analogous colors

What is the artistic style characterized by small, distinct dots of color?

• Impressionism

• Cubism

• Abstract Expressionism

• Pointillism