STANDARD 2: The Elements of Art The basic components or tools of visual communication. What we use to “make” art.

What are the Elements of Art? Line Shape Form Value Texture Space Color

Standard 2 The Elements of Art LT : I can define, recognize and use:

Standard 2 LT 1: Line Element of Art which refers to the mark(s) made on a surface by a moving point.

Line… There are three basics “types” of LINE. 1: Straight Line: A line running directly between two points with no curves or turns.

Line… 2: Curved or Curvy: A line that changes direction gradually.

Line… 3: Zig-Zag: A line that makes sudden or sharp changes in direction.

Line… In addition to the three basic types of line, we can also categorize lines by what direction they are running… Horizontal Vertical Diagonal

Line… There is one last category called IMPLIED LINES. This is because these lines are made up of smaller line segments that our brain interprets as one long line. ……………………………………………………………………………… Dotted/ Dashed

There are also different properties or characteristics of line… Length Width And these characteristics are RELATIVE.

2 basic types Organic Geometric Standard 2 LT 2: Shape Element of Art that refers to an enclosed area of two-dimensional space defined by its external edge. Has HEIGHT and WIDTH 2 basic types Organic Geometric

LT 2.1 Geometric Shapes: Mechanical. Have a mathematical basis for their configuration. Follow an ordered set of rules. square rectangle pentagon circle triangle

Shapes that occur in nature. Free form. LT 2.2 Organic Shape Shapes that occur in nature. Free form.

Organic Shapes…