1. In this lesson you will learn about the Elements of Art
Line Shape/Form Space Texture Value Color

2. In this lesson you will learn about the Elements of Art
DEFINITION = the basic visual tools artists use when making an artwork. The Elements are: color, line, shape, form, texture, space, value

3. Line = A mark made by a moving point; a mark with length and direction
Ways to change a line: Direction, Length, Thickness, Solid/Broken

4. What types of LINE do you see in this artwork?

5. Shape An enclosed space or area
Shapes are 2D, which means they have NO depth
Implied by an area of color
Can be Geometric or Organic

6. Shapes
Geometric= shapes that follow mathematical law; has a distinct shape like a square, triangle, rectangle Organic = any natural shape that is not geometric; has irregular edges; like an amoeba

7. Look for examples of SHAPES in this artwork

8. Form An enclosed space or area Forms are 3D, they have depth
Implied by an area of color

10. Space Distance between lines and shapes, or the illusion of depth
Shown by:
Converging lines
Overlapping shapes
Changing brightness of color
Position on the page
Decreasing size (foreshortening)
Use of shading and shadows

11. An example of decreasing size, overlapping shapes, position on the page, change in brightness

12. Positive Space: FIGURE
Positive Space: FIGURE. Space taken up by objects that the artist wants the viewer to see.
Negative Space: GROUND. Space that is around the objects or the leftover, empty space.

13. Are the HANDS the positive or the negative space?

14. Texture Can be created using lines, shapes, and values.
= the feel of the actual surface
Can be created using lines, shapes, and values.
Real texture = you can actually physically feel the texture of the artwork
Implied texture = the artist created the texture, but you can not feel it.

15. EVERYTHING has texture!

16. Which is real texture which is implied texture?

17. Produced when light strikes an object and reflects back to the eyes
Color

18. Color Red, Yellow, & Blue are Primary Hues
Orange, Violet , Green are Secondary Hues

19. Color
Primary & Secondary Colors
Primary Colors

20. Value Lightness or darkness TINTS, made by adding white
SHADES, made by adding black

21. Hatching
Cross-hatching
Stippling

22. An example of an artworks focusing on VALUES

23. Can you find each of the elements illustrated. [Color. Line. Shape
Can you find each of the elements illustrated? [Color. Line. Shape. Form. Texture. value.]

24. In this lesson you will learn about the Principles of Art
Contrast Proportion Movement Rhythm Emphasis Balance Unity

25. Principles of Design = the organization of a work of art
Rhythm
Movement
Balance
Proportion
Variety
Emphasis
Unity

26. The Design Principles of Visual Arts help ORGANIZE the Elements of Art
Remember the Elements?
*line *texture
*shape *space
*color *value

27. Unity = everything fits together as a whole; AKA “harmony”
Your work should not appear disjointed or confusing.
Composition appears to be a whole not a collection of parts

28. Unity in the Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Texture
Space
Color
Value

29. Examples of UNITY/Harmony:
WAYS TO CREATE UNITY:
Simplicity, Repetition, closeness, Limited color scheme

30. Variety
Variety is the spice of life!!! = Differences in artwork; You can achieve variety by using different shapes, textures, colors and values in your work. WHY? Adds visual interest; keeps your eye looking; avoids boredom

31. Examples of artworks that use VARIETY:

32. Contrast = the arrangement of opposites in artwork
This creates a focal point; adds interest & excitement
What is the opposite of black?
What’s the opposite of smooth?
What’s the opposite of a straight line?

33. Contrast in the Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Texture
Space
Color
Value

34. Emphasis
= One object or area that stands out or attracts attention, an area of interest that is important
AKA “focal point”
Created with strong contrast, highlights, large size
ONLINE ACTIVITY:
Find the FOCAL POINT!

35. Where does your eye go first?

36. Emphasis in the Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Texture
Space
Color
Value

37. See how RHYTHM is created
= Repeating an element over and over in a work of art; similar to pattern;
* like the beat of artwork
THINK: Music, dance -beat.
* bum bum bum
Occurs when movement is repeated
Used to direct your eye
See how RHYTHM is created

38. Rhythm in the Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Texture
Space
Color
Value

39. What is being repeated to create rhythm in this artwork?

40. Movement
Using the elements to direct the viewers eye along a certain path
What path does your eye follow in this painting?

41. Movement in the Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Texture
Space
Color
Value

42. Balance
= a sense of stability in the body of work; a feeling of equal weight, looks like it’s been arranged well See Balance in Art

43. An experiment with balance
Not Balanced

44. Formal or Symmetrical =
when the 2 sides are equal
Symmetrical Balance

45. Asymmetrical Balance Informal or Asymmetrical =
There is balance, but the two sides are not the same
Asymmetrical Balance

46. Formal Balance = identical sides

47. Balance in the Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Texture
Formal
Informal
Informal
Formal
Informal
Informal
Space
Color
Value

48. Radial Balance
= Radiates from a central point

49. Proportion
= (scale) refers to the relationships of the size of objects in a work of art. Artists learned that distorting or exaggerating proportion could alter the effect of a work on the viewer Artists can show what is important by changing the sizes of objects ** DRAW a person with an exaggerated feature

50. Examples of PROPORTION

51. What have you learned about the Elements and Principles of Visual Art?
Line
Shape
Space
Texture
Value
Color
PRINCIPLES
Variety
Repetition
Movement
Rhythm
Emphasis
Balance
Unity

52. NEXT :: We will be making books similar to these to review these concepts. You will illustrate one page for each element/principle.

53. How to Illustrate the ELEMENTS of Art