Elements of Art and Principles of Design Art Terms Elements of Art and Principles of Design

Elements of Art The Elements of art are the basic building blocks of an artwork. They include: Line Shape Color/Value Space Texture

What elements do you see?

Principles of Design The Principles of Design describe the way in which an artist arranges the elements of art. They include: Unity Variety Emphasis Rhythm/Movement Balance Pattern Proportion

What Elements and Principles of Design can you identify in this sculpture? Alexander Calder, Arc of Petals

apply your knowledge of the Elements and principles to analyze this Painting by the Baroque Artist Caravaggio Caravaggio, David with the Head of Goliath c.1610, Oil on Canvas, 49 x 40 in

Describe what you see What do you know about the painting? Describe the young man’s position List the things you see in the picture plane How does the artist use light? Caravaggio, David with the Head of Goliath c.1610, Oil on Canvas, 49 x 40 in

Analyze the way it’s organized What is the most important element in this artwork? Where is the Emphasis? How does the artist create balance? Caravaggio, David with the Head of Goliath c.1610, Oil on Canvas, 49 x 40 in

Interpret what its saying What mood does this artwork suggest? What do you think this work is about? Caravaggio, David with the Head of Goliath c.1610, Oil on Canvas, 49 x 40 in

Evaluate its success How do you judge the craftsmanship of this painting? How original do you feel the work is in treatment of the subject and idea? Caravaggio, David with the Head of Goliath c.1610, Oil on Canvas, 49 x 40 in

Analyze the Way It’s Organized Interpret What It’s Saying Describe What You See Analyze the Way It’s Organized Interpret What It’s Saying Evaluate It’s Success Matisse, Woman with Hat