Elements of Art The elements of art are the parts of an artwork that an artist plans. The elements...
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Elements of Art The elements of art are the parts of an artwork that an artist plans. The elements are color , value , line, shape , form , texture and space . Understanding the elements and principles of art helps people think and talk about art.
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Elements of Art
The elements of art are the parts of an artwork that an artist plans. The elements are color, value, line, shape, form, texture and space.
Understanding the elements and principles of art helps people think and talk about art.
Line
• Definition• Kinds of lines• Why do artist use
lines?
Three Basic Properties of Line
• 1. Direction
Three Basic Properties of Line
• 2. Measure
Three Basic Properties of Line
3. Character
Drawing with Lines
Uses of Line
Shape
Shape vs. Form
Geometric Shapes vs. Organic Shapes Rectilinear Shapes and Curvilinear Shapes
Positive and Negative Shapes
Form
Open Form vs. Closed Form
What are these examples of?
Color
How We See
Color Moods
Color Wheel
Primary ColorsSecondary Colors
Intermediate ColorsNeutrals
Color Schemes
Are used as a guide to find groups of colors that consistently look good together
Stippling Hatching Crosshatching
Ways to Achieve Value
Viewing Value
This is an example of chiaroscuro which involves using extreme light and dark contrasts within a work of art
Where is the light source?Which area is illuminated?Where are the cast shadows?
Where do you see the most emphasis?
Texture
Space
deep vs. shallow space
Ways to achieve space1. Less Detail2. Value Changes 3. Overlapping4. Warm and Cool Colors5. Size Change
