ELEMENTS OF ART · Microsoft Word - ELEMENTS OF ART.docx Author: Kayla McCormick Created Date:...
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ELEMENTS OF ART Line
Line is a 2-‐dimensional mark on a surface. It can create texture and can be thick and thin.
Shape Shapes are 2-‐dimensional and made from lines with no form or thickness. Shapes are flat and can be grouped into two categories: geometric or organic/freeform
Value
Value is the degree of light and dark. It is the contrast between black and white and all the tones between. It can be used with color as well as black and white.
Color
Color refers to specific hues on the color wheel. Categories include: Complementary, Analogous, Cool, Warm, Primary, Secondary, and Intermediate/Tertiary
Texture
Texture is about surface quality either tactile or visual. It is the degree of roughness or smoothness in objects.
Form Form is 3-‐dimensional objects having volume and thickness. It can also be the illusion of being 3-‐dimensional using light and shading techniques
Space
Area around an object (called negative space) or the area of the object (called positive space)
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN Emphasis
Emphasis is something that stands out and is usually the focal point that draws your attention.
Balance
Balance is arranging the elements so that no one part of the artwork overpowers, or seems heavier than any other part. Types of balance are symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial.
Contrast
Two things that are very different contrast each other.
Pattern
Repetition of specific lines, shapes, colors, etc in an organized way over and over again.
Movement
Movement shows action. It also refers to how a viewer’s eyes travel around a piece of artwork.
Rhythm
Consistency of certain elements in a piece of artwork that repeat.
Unity
Unity is the feeling that everything in the work of art works together and looks like it fits.
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