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Arte 329 Midterm
The Elements and Principals of Design
Brianna Rose
The Elements of
DesignLINE
SHAPE
VALUE FORM
TEXTURE
COLOR
SPACE
Formal elements that are the most fundamental
components of a work of art; also called visual
elements and sensory properties.
LINE A line is a thin mark made by a pencil, pen, chalk, brush or similar tool; an outline or edge around a shape. Lines can reveal a lot of detail.
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Shape
An enclosed area, defined by its boundaries
Geometric Shape
Abstract Shape
2D Shape Figure/Ground
This refers to the tendency to divide a visual pattern into two kinds of shapes. Figure is the focus and attention of the work and ground in the remaining area. The figure(s) appear to be on top of ground and surrounded by the ground.
3D Form Something that takes up real space and also has real weight, density and bulk.
ValueThe relative lightness and darkness of a color; also used to describe a scale of grays from light to dark.
High Key (light)
Low Key (dark) Value
Texture
Texture is the surface quality of things; smooth, rough, glossy, matte, and so forth.
Simulated Texture
Depicted in realistic paintings and photography, simulated texture is sometimes more important than the texture of the work itself. Although simulated texture is vivid, it cannot be touched.
Actual TextureReal Texture
ColorColor is a visual element with three
properties: hue (the quality that distinguishes one “color” from another, as
red from green), value (lightness or darkness), and intensity (brightness or
dullness).
Primary ColorsThese are the basic colors from which all others may be mixed:
red, yellow, and blue.
Green, orange, and violet: Each of these colors can be
made by mixing any two of the primary colors.
Secondary Colors
Any color made by mixing one primary and
one secondary hue.
Tertiary Colors
Monochromatic Color SchemeDifferent shades/variations of the same
color.
Warm ColorsReds, yellows, yellow- oranges, red- violets, yellow- greens, and red- oranges; and colors (hues) in which red or yellow predominates; the opposite of cool colors they are likely to evoke warmth and excitement. Many relate red to fire and blood and yellow to the sun.
Blues, blue- greens, blue- purples; these are hues in which blue predominates; the opposite of warm colors they are likely to have a quieting effect, blue resembling water or the sky.
Cool Colors
Neutral ColorsGray, white, black, or very dull browns, these colors cannot be identified with
any of the spectrum hues.
SpaceSpace is the area
between or surrounding shapes in two
dimensional art; also called volume in three
dimensional art; sometimes referred to
as negative art.
The PRINCIPLES Of Design
EMPHASISUNITY
BALANCE
VARIETY
CONTRAST
PROPORtion
REPETITION
Guidelines for composing an artwork; the way in which an artist
employs the art elements in composing a work of art; also
called formal properties.
EmphasisAlso know as dominance, emphasis is the center of interest. Visually, it is a function
of size, brilliance, location and contrast with surroundings.
Emphasis of ColorOne color predominates.
Emphasis of ShapePredominance of shape.
UnityUnity is the state of being one,
indivisible; in art, a perception that nothing is missing and nothing is
extraneous.
Proximity GroupingGrouping some things
close together to reduce the number of focal
points.
SimilaritySimilarity is a way to connect things without grouping them
together.
Balance Balance is the appearance of equilibrium in an art work.
Symmetrical Balance Symmetrical balance is similar in some respects to geometric objects; they are
inherently balanced.
Asymmetrical Balance
Asymmetrical balance is having equal visual weight on either side of its
axis, but the visual elements producing it are not identical.
Radial BalanceThis is when similar parts
are distributed evenly around a central axis.
VarietyVariety is the differences between and among elements or
features of a composition.
Contrast is the use of opposing elements. For example, opposite
colors on the wheel like red/green, blue/orange. Can also
be seen in value, size, etc.
Contrast
Proportion (Scale) The relationship of size between objects.
RepetitionThis is the reoccurrence of
elements within a piece: colors, lines, shapes, values, etc. Any
element that occurs is generally echoed with some variation to
keep interest.
Rhythm
In an artwork, rhythm is a repetition of elements or features that are
identical or similar.
Regular RhythmRegular rhythm is the repetition of
elements that are the same or nearly the same in regular sequences.
Irregular RhythmIrregular rhythms might repeat throughout a
painting without any exactduplication.
Pattern
Pattern uses the art elements in planned or
random repetitions to enhance surfaces of painting
or sculptures. They often occur in nature and artists use
similar repeated motifs to create pattern in their work. Pattern also increases visual
excitement by enriching surface interest.
Straight Grid Repeat Pattern
This is a pattern that contains grids of two or more lines that
are equally spaced apart.
Half- drop RepeatThis repeat system is a variation on the
full drop system. In every second row the squares are dropped down vertically to
the depth of half a square.
A reflection pattern is when the motif reflects, as in a mirror.
Rotational Pattern
A rotation pattern is when the motif turns.
SOURCES•http://www.greatwesternnetwork.com/roshau/Principles%20of%20Art%20Syllabus%20ITV.pdf•http://www.swtafe.vic.edu.au/Departments/Art/Cd/Pattern.HTM•http://www.dartmouth.edu/~matc/math5.pattern/lesson3art.html•http://images.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi