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ART ELEMENTS

Line

Line is a mark on a surface that describes a shape or outline. It can create texture and can be thick
and thin. Types of line can include actual, implied, vertical, horizontal, diagonal and contour lines.

Shape

Shape is a 2-dimensional line with no form or thickness. Shapes are flat and can be grouped into two
categories, geometric and organic.

Form

Form is a 3-dimensional object having volume and thickness. It is the illusion of a 3-D effect that can
be implied with the use of light.

Value

Value is the degree of light and dark in a design. It is the contrast between black and white and all
the tones in between. Value can be used with color as well as black and white.

Color

Color is made up of three properties: hue, value, and intensity. Hue is the name's color. Value is the
hue's lighteness and darkness (black and white added). Intensity is the quality of brightness and
purity.

Space

Space is the area around, within. or between images or elements.

Texture

The surface quality of an object that we sense through touch. All objects have a physical texture.
Artists can also convey texture visually in two dimensions
The Principles of Design

(how to use the tools to make art)

Pattern

A regular arrangement of alternated or repeated elements (shapes, lines, colours) or motifs.

Contrast

The juxtaposition of different elements of design (for example: rough and smooth textures, dark and
light values) in order to highlight their differences and/or create visual interest, or a focal point.

Emphasis

Special attention/importance given to one part of a work of art (for example, a dark shape in a light
composition). Emphasis can be acheived through placement, contrast, colour, size, repetition...
Relates to focal point.

Balance

A feeling of balance results when the elements of design are arranged symmetrically or
asymmetrically to create the impression of equality in weight or importance.

Proportion/ Scale

The relationship between objects with respect to size, number, and so on, including the relation
between parts of a whole.

Harmony

The arrangement of elements to give the viewer the feeling that all the parts of the piece form a
coherent whole.

Rhythm/ Movement

The use of recurring elements to direct the movement of the eye through the artwork. There are five
kinds of rhythm: random, regular, alternating, progressive, and flowing The way the elements are
organized to lead the eye to the focal area. Movement can be directed for example, along edges and
by means of shape and colour

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