Ms. Crump - Art Elements of Art

What are Art Elements? The art elements are the “words” that make up the “language of art”. Consists of: Line Color Shape Form Space Texture

Line A continuous mark made on some surface by a moving point Types of line: Horizontal Vertical Diagonal/Slanting Curved Zig-zag

Horizontal Lines Run parallel to the ground Suggest peacefulness or calm

Vertical Lines Run up and down Suggest strength and dignity

Diagonal/Slanting Lines Suggest tension

Curved Lines Suggest flowing movement

Zig-zag Lines Suggest confusion and action

Color Derived from reflected light Three distinct properties: Hue Value Intensity

Hue The name of a color Example = Red is a hue Relationship can be seen when hues are arranged on a color wheel

Value The lightness or darkness of a color Created by adding black or white to a hue Tint = lighter value Pink is a tint of red Shade = darker value Brown is a shade of red

Intensity Brightness or dullness of a hue Created by adding a hue’s compliment or opposite hue to it High intensity example = lemon yellow Low intensity example = mustard yellow

Color Schemes Combination of colors Types: Monochromatic Complimentary Warm or Cool Analogous

Monochromatic Color Scheme Uses different value of a single hue

Complimentary Colors opposite of each other on the color wheel Red and Green Blue and Orange Yellow and Violet

Warm or Cool Color Schemes Warm color schemes Red, Yellow, Orange Remind us of the sun and warmth Cool color schemes Blue, Green, Violet Bring to mind things that are cool like grass or water

Analogous Color Schemes Uses colors right beside each other on the color wheel

Shape An area clearly set off by one or more of the other art elements (line or space) Have only two dimensions: height and width Two basic types: Geometric Organic or free-form shape

Geometric Shapes Look as though they were made with a ruler or drawing tool Five basic geometric shapes: Square Circle Triangle Rectangle Oval

Organic/Free-form Shapes Not regular or even Outlines may be curved, angular, or both Shapes found in nature, like leaves or clouds

Form An object with three dimensions May be sculpture or architecture Has height, width, and depth Objects that exist in real space Can hold or walk around

Space Negative Space Positive Space The real or implied distance between, around, above, below, and within objects Both in two- and three- dimensional art Types: Positive Space = shapes and forms Negative Space = empty areas around or within the shapes or forms

Texture The way things feel, or look as though they might feel Examples = smooth, rough, grainy, slippery