Elements & Principles of Art
Line a mark made by a moving tool
SHAPE
Shape an enclosed line Has 2 dimensions
the way something feels or looks like it may feel Texture the way something feels or looks like it may feel
VALUE
the lightness and darkness of an object Value the lightness and darkness of an object
SPACE
the area below, above, around, or within something S p a c e the area below, above, around, or within something
derived from reflected light has 3 properties: hue, value, & intensity C o l o r derived from reflected light has 3 properties: hue, value, & intensity
has three dimensions: length, width, and depth FORM has three dimensions: length, width, and depth
The PRINCIPLES of ART…
Emphasis
when one part dominates over another part EMPHaSIS when one part dominates over another part
large differences in elements CONTRAST large differences in elements
balance
equalizing visual weight Balance equalizing visual weight
PATTERN
PATTERN things that repeat
UNITY
completeness of something UNITY One’s wholeness, and completeness of something occurs when all of the elements of a piece combine to make a balanced, harmonious, complete aesthetically pleasing whole
Movement creating the illusion of action; where your eye travels across the Page
repeating visual elements Rhythm repeating visual elements