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The Elements of Art Little Shannon Forgot To Vacuum Some Crumbs
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Line : is defined as a mark with length and direction, created by a point that moves across a surface. It can be: A straight line A wavy line Dashed line Dotted line Jagged line A swirl
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Shape : is a flat figure created when actual or implied lines meet to surround a space. Shapes may be geometric or organic. Basic shapes: Triangle Square Rectangle Circle Oval
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Form : is any three-dimensional object. Basic Forms Sphere Cube Cylinder Cone
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Texture: the way a surface feels (actual texture) or how it may look (implied texture).
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Value: The range of light and dark on a shape or form or in an entire space. Value is the amount of lightness or darkness in a color.
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Negative Space: the empty or open area between, around, above, below, or within objects. Space Positive Space: is occupied by an element or a form
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Color: The perceived character of a surface according to the wavelength of light reflected from it.
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The Principles of Design BRUCEBRUCE
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Balance: is a feeling of visual equality in shape, form, value, color, etc. Balance can be symmetrical or evenly balanced or asymmetrical and un-evenly balanced
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Edgar Degas The Dancing Class, 1873-75
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Rhythm: is the repeated use of similar elements such as color, line, or shape - the smooth transition from one part to another
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Henri Matisse Harmony in Red Spring, 1908 Oil on Canvas
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Unity: is the harmony of all visual elements in a composition
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Roy Lichtenstein In the Car, 1963
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Contrast: shows difference between the elements of art, which are: line, color, shape, value, space, and texture
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Georgia O’Keeffe Jack-in-the-Pulpit No. IV, 1930
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Emphasis: is given to a center of interest, which might be the largest, brightest, or lightest subject. It is also known as dominance and focal point.
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Salvador Dali Meditative Rose, 1958
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