Elements and Principles of Art

Elements of Art the ‘ building blocks ’ of a work of art

LINE a mark with greater length than width; Can vary in direction and quality. Elements of Art

LINE

SHAPE is a closed line. Can be geometric or organic; 2- Dimensional Elements of Art

SHAPE Elements of Art

SPACE the feeling of depth; the area between and around objects (Negative and Positive space) Elements of Art

SPACE Elements of Art

Elements of Art SPACE

COLOR is light reflected off objects; 3 main characteristics: hue, value, and intensity. Elements of Art

COLOR Elements of Art Josef Albers Study for Homage to the Square: 'High Autumn' 22 x 22 in / 56 x 56 cm Our reference Close this window

VALUE is the range between the lightness or darkness within an artwork. Elements of Art

VALUE Elements of Art

FORM are 3-D shapes (length, width, and depth); Ex. Spheres, cylinders, cubes, etc. Elements of Art

FORM Elements of Art

TEXTURE is the surface quality that can be seen and/or felt. (also visual texture) Elements of Art

TEXTURE Elements of Art

Principles of Art an artists ‘ checklist ’ to creating a strong composition

BALANCE the distribution of the visual weight; Can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial. Principles of Art

BALANCE Principles of Art

Rhythm/Movement one or more elements of art are used repeatedly to create a feeling of visual movement. Principles of Art

Rhythm/Movement Principles of Art

UNITY the feeling of harmony between all parts of the artwork creating a sense of completeness. Principles of Art

UNITY Principles of Art

VARIETY means "to change the character" of an element of art, to make it different. Principles of Art

VARIETY

Principles of Art

EMPHASIS is the part of the design that catches the viewer’s attention (focal point). Principles of Art

EMPHASIS Principles of Art