Elements and Principles of Visual Art
The Language of Visual Art: Elements Line Color (or value) Shape and Form Space Texture These are all part of the composition
Elements Line Color (or Value)
Elements Shape and Form
Elements Space Texture
The Language of Visual Art: Principles Elements need a principle to become whole… Balance Proportion Variety Emphasis Movement—Rhythm and Pattern Harmony Unity
Principles Balance Proportion
Principles Variety Emphasis
Principles: Movement
Principles: Movement Rhythm Pattern
Principles Harmony Unity
Formal Analysis A description of the visual elements and recognizable details in the composition Inferences about the motivations for the artist’s formal choices Encourages close and sustained looking Allows for personal connections