THE ELEMENTS OF ART AND DESIGN

The elements and principles of art are the building blocks used to create a work of art

The elements of art and design can be thought of as the things that make up a painting, drawing, design, etc. line-color-texture- shape-direction- space-value

The elements of design can be thought of as the things that make up a painting, drawing, design, etc. Good or Bad-all paintings will contain most of if not all, the seven elements of design.

The Elements of Design Line- line can be considered in two ways. The linear marks made with a pen or brush or the edge created when two shapes meet.

Shape- A shape is a self contained defined area of geometric or organic form. A positive shape in a painting automatically creates a negative shape

Direction- All lines have a direction-horizontal, Vertical, of Oblique. Horizontal suggests calmness, stability and tranquility,. Vertical lines gives a feeling of balance, formality and alertness. Oblique lines suggest movement and action.

Texture Texture- Texture is the way something feels of looks like it should feel. Textures can be rough, smooth, soft, hard, glossy, woven, etc.

Color Color = other names= -Colour and Hue

Value Value- Value is the lightness or darkness of a color. Value is also called Tone.

SPACE Space-

SPACE Space shows things receding into the distance Overlapping Size Linear perspective

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