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ELEMENTS and

PRINCIPLES OF
VISUAL ARTS
Objectives:
At the end of the session, the
students should be able to:
1. Discuss the elements and
principles of visual arts; and
2. Apply learning through an
activity.
ELEMENTS OF
VISUAL ARTS
They are critical to the overall aspects and
play a significant role in viewers’ response
to art.
LINE
-An identifiable path created by a point
moving in space.
-It is one-dimensional and can vary in width,
direction, and length.
-The most basic element of visual
expressions which often defines objects and
forms
LINE
How to use LINE STYLES:
calligraphic – add grace to a composition with
gently curving lines
character – make variation in thin or thick,
emphasized or delicate lines
contour – outline a subject with a single line
cross-hatch – make sets of hatched lines set a
different angles over the first for density
density – control the darkness of an area by
spacing line more or less closely
DIRECTION OF LINE
a. Vertical line- basic framework of all forms,
power & delimitation, strength, stability,
simplicity, and efficiency.
b. Horizontal line- creates an impression of
serenity and perfect stability. Rest, calmness,
peace, and reposed.
c. Diagonal line- it shows movement and
instability. Portrays movement action.
d. Jagged line- it shows violence, zigzag,
confusion, and conflict.
e. Curve line- it shows a gradual change of
VERTICAL LINE
HORIZONTAL LINE
DIAGONAL LINE
JAGGED LINE
CURVE LINE
SHAPE
Have two dimensions,
height, and width and are
usually defines by lines.
Using Shapes:
 Overlap shapes to create a feeling of depth
 Shape appears to be a complete form, even when
surrounded by an interrupted line
 Shapes parallel to the sides of a composition create a
feeling of tranquility
 Shapes at angles to the sides of the paper appear to be
pulling the sides inward
 Large shapes at the bottom of a composition give it
stability
 Large shapes at the top of a composition give the feeling
it may topple at any moment Modeling of shape (shading
on rounded surfaces) gives a sense of volume
GEOMETRIC SHAPES
ORGANIC SHAPES
ORGANIC SHAPES
FORM
It exist in three dimensions
with height, width, and
depth.

-3D geometrical figures


SPACE
-The area that a subject occupies in two-
dimensional or three-dimensional artworks.
It can also refer to the artist’s use of the area
within the picture.

-Positive and Negative Space


TEXTURE
The surface quality of an object
that we sense through touch
hard, soft, rough, smooth, hairy,
leathery, sharp, etc.
Real texture is the real quality of the surface and materials used
Implied texture is the suggestion, illusion, or appearance of a certain surface or material.
Apply texture to:
• Fill a broad, open one-color expanse with pattern to create
interest
• Make a realistic simulation of a texture such as bark
• Create texture differences with changes in light and dark areas
PATTERN
It is deliberately repetitive, used for decorative
purposes.

Apply pattern to:


• Make a border that corresponds with the artwork
• Give interest to an area that is broad and uninteresting
• Call attention to an area
PATTERN
VALUE
It describes the brightness or
darkness of color; a gradient is a
series of values from darkest to
lightness.
COLOR
-Mostly associated with paintings
-Used to emulate reality, and it attracts
viewers.
-Reflected light, organized on a color
wheel with 3 primary colors, 3 secondary
colors, and 6 intermediate colors.
COLOR
monochromatic

one color variations in value achieved by adding white or black, etc


ACHROMATIC VS MONOCHROMATIC

“No color” Using only black, white and greys to create art
analogous

colors next to each other on the color wheel


complementary

color that are opposite each other on the color wheel


triad

primary or secondary colors – red yellow blue – orange, green


violet; these are an equal distance apart on the wheel
Split-complementary

colors opposite each other and on either side of the true complement
tetradic

Two sets of complememtary colors


Principles of Art and
Design
The principles of design are a set of
rules that designers can follow when
creating a composition to create
visually pleasing work. The purpose of
these rules is to deliver a message in
the most organized and functional way.
RHYTHM and MOVEMENT
RHYTHM, MOVEMENT, and
REPETITION
● A type of movement in drawing and painting.
It is seen in repeating of shapes and colors.
Alternating lights and darks also give a sense
of rhythm. A pattern, arrangement of lines,
color, synchronization or connection of path
that suggest gracefulness.
RHYTHM and MOVEMENT
RHYTHM - It can be established in a composition through the
repeated or alternate use of an element or motif in much the same
way it exists in music.

REPETITION - the use of color, line, or shape in more than one


place in a composition.

PATTERN - It is created by the repetition of the elements of design


and can be used to give an implied texture to a composition.

MOVEMENT - Movement in art allows the viewer’s eye to move


smoothly from one area of design to another.
RHYTHM and MOVEMENT
● Ways to create movement:
 Overlap objects/shapes
 Aligning to edges to produce a feeling of
continuous movement
 Create a path between objects (invisible pathway)
 Exaggerating elements
 Blurry outlines
 Multiple images
 Diagonal lines
 Optical illusions
 A figure in action
Rhythm - is a movement in which
some elements recurs regularly.
Like a dance it will have a flow of
objects that will seem to be like the
beat of music.

It is the movement or variation


characterized by the regular
recurrence or alternation of
different quantities or
conditions.
BALANCE
(symmetrical, asymmetrical,
radial)
BALANCE
It is the distribution of the visual weight of
objects, colors, texture, and space.
● In symmetrical balance, the elements used
on one side of the design are similar to those
on the other side.
● In asymmetrical balance, the sides are
different but still look balanced.
● In radial balance, the elements are arranged
around a central point and may be similar.
BALANCE
Balance means keeping your design like

a pattern.

A balanced pattern would be if you had a border


on your pattern in black. Unbalanced would be if
approximately one-third of the border was orange
and the other two-thirds in pink.

To keep your design balanced:


 make your measurements as accurate as
possible.
Keeping your design symmetric is a good
technique for good balance, but not
necessarily the best for all types of designs.
EMPHASIS
EMPHASIS
It is the part of the design that catches the
viewer’s attention. Usually the artist will make
one area stand out by contrasting it with other
areas. The area could be different in size, color,
texture, shape, etc.

Ways to create emphasis:


- isolation of objects
- location (Centering)
- brightest/darkest area
Emphasis is given to an area within
the design because that area is meant
to be seen or is more important to be
noticed when compared to other
places of the design.
SCALE AND PROPORTION
SCALE and PROPORTION
● It is the feeling of unity created when all parts
relate well with each other. When drawing the
human figure, proportion can refer to the size
of the head compared to the rest of the body.

● Scale refers to the size of an object in relationship to its original


dimensions, or another object.
● Proportions refer to the relationships of various parts to the whole.
A principle of design
that refers to the
relationship of certain
elements to the whole
and to each other.
UNITY
●It is the feeling of harmony between all parts
of the work of art, which creates a sense of
completeness.
●It is the consideration of the complete
composition, adding color here, simplifying
an area there, and considering balance,
variety, and emphasis.
It means keeping your design in a sort of
harmony in which all sections of the pattern
make other sections feel complete.

It helps the design to be seen as one design


instead of randomness all around your design.

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