The Elements of Design

Line A line is an identifiable path created by a point moving in space. It is one-dimensional and can vary in width, direction, and length. Where do you see the Lines in this picture?

Where do you see lines in this picture? Where do you see the Element, Line, being used in our classroom?

Shape Shape and form define objects in space. Shapes have two-dimensions, height and width, and are usually defined by lines. Where do you see Shape being used in this picture?

Where do you see Shape in this picture? Where do you see the Element, Shape, being used in our classroom?

Value Value describes the lightness or darkness of a color, a gradient is a series of values from darkest to lightest. Where do you see Value being used in this picture?

Where do you see Value in this picture? Where do you see the Element, Value, being used in our classroom?

Form Shape and form define objects in space. Form exists in three-dimensions, with height, width, and depth. Where do you see Form being used in this picture?

Where do you see Form in this picture? Where do you see the Element, Form, being used in our classroom?

Space Space in a work of art refers to a feeling of depth or three-dimensions. It can also refer to the artist’s use of the area within the picture. (Positive & Negative) Where do you see Space being used in this picture?

Where do you see Space in this picture? Where do you see the Element, Space, being used in our classroom?

Texture The surface quality of an object that we sense through touch: hard, soft, rough, smooth, hairy, leathery, sharp, etc. Where do you see Texture being used in this picture?

Where do you see Texture in this picture? Where do you see the Element, Texture, being used in our classroom?

Color Reflected light of an object. Organized on a color wheel with three primary colors, three secondary colors, and six intermediate colors. Where do you see Color being used in this picture?

Where do you see Color in this picture? Where do you see the Element, Color, being used in our classroom?

Where do we see each of the Elements of Art in this picture? Line Shape Value Form Space Texture Color