1. Elements of Art
The Elements of Art are the building blocks for a work of art.
Artists use the elements in planned and organized ways.
They are organized according to the Principles of Design.

2. Elements of Art
Line
Value  
Shape
Form
Color
Texture
Space 

3. Line
Line is the path of a moving point. Lines define the edges of shapes and forms.   

4. Line

5. Line

6. Line

7. Line

8. Shape
Shape is an area enclosed by line. It is 2 dimensional and can be geometric or organic.

9. Shape

10. Shape

11. Shape

12. Form
Forms are 3-Dimensional. They occupy space or give the illusion that they occupy the space.

13. Form

14. Form

15. Form

16. Form

17. Color
   Color is the most expressive element of art and is seen by the way light reflects off a surface.

18. Color

19. Color

20. Color

21. Color

22. Value
Value is the lightness or darkness of a surface. It is often referred to when shading but value is also important in the study of color

23. Value

24. Value

25. Value

26. Value

27. Texture
Texture is the actual surface feel of an area or the simulated appearance of roughness, smoothness or many others.

28. Texture

29. Texture

30. Texture

31. Texture

32. Space
   Space is the illusion of objects having depth on the 2-dimensional surface. Linear and aerial perspective are used.
Space also uses positive and negative space. The space around an object when it is framed is also crucial for the composition of your picture.

33. Space

34. Space

35. Space

36. Space

37. Assignment
Take several pictures for each elements, pick your best 2 pictures for each element.
Write 2 sentences describing the elements you photographed.
Build your own PowerPoint presentation.
Project is due

38. Grading Criteria
You will be graded for following directions and completeness.
Craftsmanship
Are your photos focus?
Do they have the right exposure?
You will be graded on creativity.
Use of time.