Elements of Art The Elements of Art are the building blocks for a work of art. Artists use the elements in planned and organized ways. They are organized according to the Principles of Design.
Elements of Art Line Value Shape Form Color Texture Space
Line Line is the path of a moving point. Lines define the edges of shapes and forms.
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Line
Line
Line
Shape Shape is an area enclosed by line. It is 2 dimensional and can be geometric or organic.
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Shape
Shape
Form Forms are 3-Dimensional. They occupy space or give the illusion that they occupy the space.
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Form
Form
Form
Color Color is the most expressive element of art and is seen by the way light reflects off a surface.
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Color
Color
Color
Value Value is the lightness or darkness of a surface. It is often referred to when shading but value is also important in the study of color
Value
Value
Value
Value
Texture Texture is the actual surface feel of an area or the simulated appearance of roughness, smoothness or many others.
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Texture
Texture
Texture
Space Space is the illusion of objects having depth on the 2-dimensional surface. Linear and aerial perspective are used. Space also uses positive and negative space. The space around an object when it is framed is also crucial for the composition of your picture.
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Space
Space
Space
Assignment Take several pictures for each elements, pick your best 2 pictures for each element. Write 2 sentences describing the elements you photographed. Build your own PowerPoint presentation. Project is due
Grading Criteria You will be graded for following directions and completeness. Craftsmanship Are your photos focus? Do they have the right exposure? You will be graded on creativity. Use of time.
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