LINE
Line is an element of art which refers to the continuous mark made on a surface by a moving point.
EXAMPLES OF LINE IN ART
EXAMPLES OF LINE IN ART
FORM
Form is an element of art that describes volume and mass, or the three-dimensional aspects of objects that take up space.
EXAMPLES OF FORM IN ART
EXAMPLES OF FORM IN ART
VALUE
Value is an element of art that describes the lightness or darkness of a surface. It is often referred to when shading, but value is also important in the study of color.
EXAMPLES OF VALUE IN ART
EXAMPLES OF VALUE IN ART
SHAPE
Shape is an element of art that refers to an area defined by a line that begins and ends at the same point. Shapes are two-dimensional.
EXAMPLES OF SHAPE IN ART
EXAMPLES OF SHAPE IN ART
TEXTURE
Texture is an element of art that refers to the surface quality of 'feel' of an object. Texture can be actual or implied.
EXAMPLES OF TEXTURE IN ART
EXAMPLES OF TEXTURE IN ART
SPACE
Space is an element of art that refers to the area above, around, between and within.
EXAMPLES OF SPACE IN ART
EXAMPLES OF SPACE IN ART
COLOR
Color is an element of art derived from reflected light. It is organized in a color wheel and can be categorized into different color schemes.
EXAMPLES OF COLOR IN ART
EXAMPLES OF COLOR IN ART
RHYTHM and MOVEMENT
Movement and Rhythm are principles of design that show action or the path the viewer's eye follows throughout an artwork.
EXAMPLES OF RHYTHM AND MOVEMENT IN ART
EXAMPLES OF RHYTHM AND MOVEMENT IN ART
CONTRAST
Contrast is a principle of design that refers to the differences or opposites in values, colors, textures, shapes and other elements. Contrast creates visual excitement and adds interest to an artwork.
EXAMPLES OF CONTRAST IN ART
EXAMPLES OF CONTRAST IN ART
UNITY
Unity is a principle of design that deals with the quality of wholeness or oneness that is achieved through the effective use of the elements and principles of art.
EXAMPLES OF UNITY IN ART
EXAMPLES OF UNITY IN ART
VARIETY
Variety is a principle of design that deals with the use of several different elements of art that hold the viewer's attention and move their eye throughout a work of art.
EXAMPLES OF VARIETY IN ART
EXAMPLES OF VARIETY IN ART
EMPHASIS
Emphasis is a principle of design that is the center of interest in a work of art, the most important element, the focal point.
EXAMPLES OF EMPHASIS IN ART
EXAMPLES OF EMPHASIS IN ART
PATTERN
Pattern is a principle of design that deals with the repetition of one or more elements of art that help the viewer's eye move around the artwork.
EXAMPLES OF PATTERN IN ART
EXAMPLES OF PATTERN IN ART
BALANCE
Balance is a principle of design with three different levels: radial, asymmetrical and symmetrical. Radial balance happens when objects radiate from the center outward. Asymmetrical balance happens when objects are balanced by size and weight, but not directly from a center line. Symmetrical balance happens images are placed identically on either side of a center line.
EXAMPLES OF BALANCE IN ART
EXAMPLES OF BALANCE IN ART