Elements of Art The basic components used by the artist when producing works of art. Line Shape Form Color Texture Value Space
Line A moving point. Zig Zag Straight Curved Curvy Diagonal Vertical Horizontal
Line
Shape A defined space; either by a line or other element.
Shape
Form A 3 dimensional defined space.
Form
Color Reflected light.
Color
Texture The way something looks or feels.
Texture
Value The lightness or darkness of a color.
Value
Space The area around, above, below, between or within things.
Space
Principals of Design Certain qualities inherent in the choice and arrangement of the elements of art in an artwork. PatternProportion RepetitionBalance EmphasisUnity or Harmony MovementRhythm Variety
Pattern A way of combining the elements of art to create a repeating sequence.
Pattern
Repetition A way of combining the elements of art so that the same elements are used over and over again.
Repetition
Emphasis A way of combining the elements of art so that a forcefulness gives importance or dominance or weight to some feature in an artwork.
Emphasis
Movement A way of combining the elements of art so that the arrangement of the artwork create a sense of motion.
Movement
Variety A way of combining the elements of art in involved ways to achieve intricate and complex relationships.
Variety
Proportion A way of combining the elements of art to create a relationship of one part to another with respect to size.
Proportion
Balance A way of combining the elements of art to create visual equilibrium.
Balance
Unity or Harmony A way of combining the elements of art to create a wholeness or oneness throughout the artwork.
Unity or Harmony
Rhythm A way of combining the elements of art to create a visual temps or beat.
Rhythm