1. Elements and Principles of Art

2. Elements of Art the ‘ building blocks ’ of a work of art

3. LINE a mark with greater length than width; Can vary in direction and quality. Elements of Art

4. LINE

5. SHAPE is a closed line. Can be geometric or organic; 2- Dimensional Elements of Art

6. SHAPE Elements of Art

7. SPACE the feeling of depth; the area between and around objects (Negative and Positive space) Elements of Art

8. SPACE Elements of Art

9. Elements of Art SPACE

10. COLOR is light reflected off objects; 3 main characteristics: hue, value, and intensity. Elements of Art

11. COLOR Elements of Art Josef Albers Study for Homage to the Square: 'High Autumn' 22 x 22 in / 56 x 56 cm Our reference Close this window

12. VALUE is the range between the lightness or darkness within an artwork. Elements of Art

13. VALUE Elements of Art

14. FORM are 3-D shapes (length, width, and depth); Ex. Spheres, cylinders, cubes, etc. Elements of Art

15. FORM Elements of Art

16. TEXTURE is the surface quality that can be seen and/or felt. (also visual texture) Elements of Art

17. TEXTURE Elements of Art

18. Principles of Art an artists ‘ checklist ’ to creating a strong composition

19. BALANCE the distribution of the visual weight; Can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial. Principles of Art

20. BALANCE Principles of Art

21. Rhythm/Movement one or more elements of art are used repeatedly to create a feeling of visual movement. Principles of Art

22. Rhythm/Movement Principles of Art

23. UNITY the feeling of harmony between all parts of the artwork creating a sense of completeness. Principles of Art

24. UNITY Principles of Art

25. VARIETY means "to change the character" of an element of art, to make it different. Principles of Art

26. VARIETY

27. Principles of Art

28. EMPHASIS is the part of the design that catches the viewer’s attention (focal point). Principles of Art

29. EMPHASIS Principles of Art