1. Elements and Principles of Art & Design

2. The Elements of Art Line Shape Form Value Texture Colour
Red Nose Studios

3. line
A graphic symbol an artist uses to express an idea, represent an object, suggest a mood, etc.
Saul Steinberg

4. The structure of an object that has two dimensions.
shape
The structure of an object that has two dimensions.
Piet Mondrian

5. The structure of an object that has three dimensions
Form
The structure of an object that has three dimensions
Rene Magritte

6. Value
Light and Dark.
Picasso

7. The surface quality of an object, both visual and tactile.
texture
The surface quality of an object, both visual and tactile.
Ron Awchuk

8. Made of hue (colour) and intensity (vivid/dull).
Willem DeKooning

9. Principles of Organization
Harmony
Pattern
Variety
Balance
Proportion
Emphasis
Movement
Economy
Contrast
Unity
Sam Weber

10. The agreement or complement of visual elements
Harmony
The agreement or complement of visual elements
in a composition.
Edgar Degas

11. The repetition of elements.
Pattern
The repetition of elements.
Doug Panton and

12. Variety gives a composition interest and vitality
by varying elements.
Kate Lemay

13. balance Balance is a feeling of visual equality.
Balance can be symmetrical, asymmetrical or radial.
Anita Kunz

14. The size of an object in relation to another.
Proportion
The size of an object in relation to another.
Anita Kunz

15. Emphasis Emphasis creates (a) focal point(s) for the viewer through:
size, color, texture, and shape.
A design lacking emphasis will be monotonous.
Marcos Chin

16. Movement
Movement in a composition guides the viewer’s eye through the work utilizing design elements.
Marcel Duchamp

17. Economy
Economy emphasizes significant element(s) in a composition. The viewer is not bombarded by unnecessary information.
Clemente Botelho

18. contrast
Contrast is an abrupt, unexpected change in a visual element. By juxtaposing elements an artist can create a sense of depth.
Jillian Tamaki

19. Unity
In a unified work of art, all the parts come together to form a whole. An artist achieves unity by balancing all the aspects (elements and principles) of the composition.
Georges Seurat

20. Focal Point focuses specifically on a point of interest catches or draws the eye

21. Foreground the part of image/object nearest (and often clearest) to the viewer

22. Background The area or vantage point furthest away from the viewer in an image. Often serves as a setting for the focal point.

23. Framing A technique used to add interest or focus around an object

24. Lighting Deliberate use of illumination or shadows to achieve an aesthetic effect and invoke emotion