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Lesson 4-Elements of Arts

This document discusses the key elements of art, including line, shape and form, space, color, and texture. It defines each element and provides examples to illustrate how artists use these elements. Line types include straight, curved, horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and jagged lines which can convey different meanings. Shape refers to two dimensions while form includes three dimensions. Positive and negative space as well as techniques to create depth are discussed. Color elements covered are hue, value, tint, shade, intensity, and different color harmonies. Both real and implied textures are addressed.

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Lesson 4-Elements of Arts

This document discusses the key elements of art, including line, shape and form, space, color, and texture. It defines each element and provides examples to illustrate how artists use these elements. Line types include straight, curved, horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and jagged lines which can convey different meanings. Shape refers to two dimensions while form includes three dimensions. Positive and negative space as well as techniques to create depth are discussed. Color elements covered are hue, value, tint, shade, intensity, and different color harmonies. Both real and implied textures are addressed.

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LESSON 4: Elements of Art

Learning Objectives:
• Enumerate the different elements of visual and auditory;
• Differentiate the principles of art;
● Provide examples of the interrelatedness of some of the
elements and principles of art;
● Explain the relevance of the elements and principles of
art in the study of art and its products (arts works); and
● Illustrate examples of hybrid art and dissect what art
forms are combined therein.
WHAT IS ELEMENT?

● It’s a particular part of something. –a part or


aspect of something abstract, especially one
that is essential or characteristic.

● Elements are the necessary preconditions for


creation of art.
The elements of art and design are the
following:
1. Line
2. Shape and form
3. Space
4. Color
5. Texture.
LINE
● Line is an important element at the disposal of
every artist. Lines always have direction.

● Although a line is “simple,” it has variations in


view of its orientation/direction, shape, and
thickness. These variations import not only the
visual elements into the artwork, but suggest
meaning or message being conveyed by the artist
A quality that is ascribed to lines is its
ability to direct the eyes to follow
movement or provide hints as to a
work’s focal point.
TWO CLASSIFICATIONS OF LINE
1. STRAIGHT LINE - • HORIZONTAL •
VERTICAL • DIAGONAL

2. CURVED LINE - • CROOKED OR JAGGED


Horizontal and vertical lines
● Horizontal lines are normally associated with rest or
calm,

● Vertical lines, on the other hand, connote elevation or


height, which is usually taken to mean exaltation or
aspiration for action.

● Together, these lines communicate stability and


firmness
DIAGONAL LINES-
● suggest action, life, and movement
VERTICAL LINES
● are lines that denote action.
● They suggest poise, balance, force, aspiration,
exaltation, and dynamism.
● Vertical lines also tend to express as well as
arouse emotions of exaltation and inquietude.
CURVED LINES
● suggest grace, subtleness, direction, instability,
movement, flexibility, joyousness, and grace.
CROOKED OR JAGGED LINES
● - express energy, violence, conflict, and struggle
Shape and Form
➢ Shape refers to two dimensions: height and
width

➢ Form refers to three dimensions: height, width,


and depth.
Two categories can be used as a broad distinction:
➢ A. Geometric- these shapes find origin in mathematical
propositions. As such, as squares, triangles, cubes,
circles, spheres, and cones, among others.
➢ B. Organic - organic shapes are those readily occuring in
nature, often irregular and asymmetrical. The design of
the vase in Figure 55 is foliage, a sample from a series
that made use of morning glories.
“The Madonna of the Meadows” depicts three figures:
Mary, the young Jesus (right), and the young John the
Baptist (left). The positions in which the group takes allude
to a triangular shape reinforced by the garb of Mary.
Space
● Related to shape and form is space

● It is usually inferred from a sense of depth, whether it is real


or simulated. Real space is three-dimensional.

● However, this can only be manifested in two- dimensional


artworks through the use of different techniques, or the use
(or non-use) of area around a drawing or picture.
A. Positive and negative space- usually
identified with the white space is the
negative space. The positive space, on
the other hand, is the space where
shadow is heavily used.
B. Three- dimensional space -can be
simulated through a variety of
techniques such as shading. An illusion
of three-dimensionality can be achieved
in a two-dimensional work.
. Color
● one of the elements that enhances the appeal of
an artwork.

● its effect has range, allowing the viewer to make


responses based on memory, emotion, and
instinct, among others
A. Hue - this dimension of color gives its
name. It can be subdivided into:
● Primary colors- red, yellow, and blue

● Secondary colors - green, orange, and violet

● Tertiary colors- six in total, these hues are


achieved when primary and secondary colors
are mixed
B. Value - this refers to the brightness or darkness
of color. Often, this is used by artists to create the
illusion of depth and solidity, a particular mood,
communicate a feeling, or in establishing a
scene(e.g. day and night).

● Light colors- taken as the source of light in the


composition
● Dark colors- the lack or even absence of light
Tint -this is lighter color than the normal
value(e.g.., pink for red)

Shade - this is darker color than the


normal value(e.g.., maroon for red)
Intensity
● this is the color’s brightness or dullness. It is
identified as the strength of color, whether it is
vivid or muted.
Monochromatic harmonies- Use the
variations of a hue.
Complementary harmonies-
involve two colors opposite
each other in the color
wheel. Since they are at
contrary positions, the
reaction is most intense.
Analogous harmonies - make use of two colors beside
each other in the color wheel.
Texture-Like space, texture can be either real
implied. This element in an artwork is experienced
through the sense of touch( and sight).
● A. Textures in the two-dimensional plane -texture can be
implied using one technique or a combination pf other elements
of art. By creating this visual quality in the artwork, one can
imagine how the surface will feel it was to be touched.

● Some of the words used to describe texture are the following:


rough or smooth, hand or soft, hairy, leathery, sharp or dull, etc
B. Surface texture- refers to the texture of the three
dimensional art object.

● The elements of art make it possible to engage


with the visual and tactile qualities of the artwork
Thank you

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