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1 The Language of Art Elements Unit
Floral Design Miss. Perry

2 The Elements of Art A symbol is something that stands for, or represents, something else Basic visual symbols in the language of art are known as the elements of design Line Shape & Form Space & Depth Color & Value Texture Each work of art will contain all or some of these elements

3 The Principles of Art The rules that govern how artists organize the elements of design are called the principles of design Rhythm Movement Balance Proportion Variety Emphasis Harmony Unity These help artists organize the art elements for specific effects

4 The Work of Art The subject is the image viewers can easily identify in a work of art (also called a focal point in a floral design) Nonobjective art is art that has NO recognizable subject matter Composition is the way the principles of design are used to organize the elements of design Content is the message that the work communicates, and may be an idea, theme, or emotion

5 Activity! Create a Symbol!
In visual art, symbols can be concrete representations of abstract ideas, such as a heart standing for love. Create a visual symbol that represents something important to you, such as an activity you participate in, or an organization you belong to. Share your symbol with a classmate. Can they identify what it represents?


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