1. Elements of Art and Principles of Design
Art Terms
Elements of Art and Principles of Design

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

3. What elements do you see?

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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