Elements of Art

Texture: the quality created by the combination of the different elements in a work of music or literature.

Form: The form pertains to the volume or perceived volume

Line: pertains to the use of various marks, outlines and implied lines in artwork and design.

Color: the element of art that is produced when light, striking an object, is reflected back to the eye.

Value: Value refers not only to the use of lightness and darkness in a piece of artwork,but also in the Black and White spectrum

Shape: Shape pertains to the use of areas in two-dimensional space that can be defined by edges

Principles of Design

Space: A shape is defined as a two or more dimensional area that stands out from the space next to or around it due to a defined or implied boundary, or because of differences of value, color, or texture

Repetition: works with pattern to make the work of art seem active.

Balance: the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture, and space.

Emphasis: he part of the design that catches the viewer’s attention. Usually the artist will make one area stand out by contrasting it with other areas

Movement: the path the viewer’s eye takes through the work of art, often to focal areas. Such movement can be directed along lines, edges, shape, and color within the work of art.

Pattern: the repeating of an object or symbol all over the work of art.

Proportion: the feeling of unity created when all parts (sizes, amounts, or number) relate well with each other.

Rhythm: created when one or more elements of design are used repeatedly to create a feeling of organized movement. Rhythm creates a mood like music or dancing.

Unity: is the feeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art, which creates a sense of completeness.

Variety: he use of several elements of design to hold the viewer’s attention and to guide the viewer’s eye through and around the work of art.