Elements of Art
Lines are marks made by a pointed tool: brush, pencil, pen, etc. Lines can vary in width, direction, curvature, length, or color.
those are lines
Shapes are formed wherever the ends of a continuous
line meet. Geometric shapes such as circles, triangles or squares have
perfect, uniform measurements and don't often appear in nature. Organic
shapes are associated with things from the natural world, like plants
and animals.
those are shapes
Color wheels
show the primary colors, secondary colors, and the tertiary
(intermediate) colors. They also show the relationships between
complementary colors across from each other, such as blue and orange;
and analogous (similar or related) colors next to each other such as
yellow, green, and blue. Black and white may be thought of as colors
but, in fact, they are not. White light is the presence of all color;
black is the absence of reflected light and therefore the absence of
color.
they have different colors
Value, or tone, refers to dark and light; the value
scale refers to black and white with all gradations of gray in between.
Value contrasts help us to see and understand a two-dimensional work of
art.
different value,light and dark,
Form describes objects that are three-dimensional, having length, width, and height.
objects in 3d
Texture can be rough, bumpy, slick, scratchy, smooth,
silky, soft, prickly--the list is endless. Texture refers to the
surface quality, both simulated and actual, of artwork.
the quality of the work
Space refers to distances or areas around, between, or
within components of a piece. Space can be positive (white or light)
or negative (black or dark), open or closed,shallow or deep,
and two-dimensional or three-dimensional.
the space between apples
Principles of Design
Balance is the comfortable or pleasing arrangement of
things in art. There are three different types of balance: symmetrical,
asymmetrical, and radial. The human figure is symmetrically balanced;
the same on the left and right side. The tree is asymmetrically
balanced; its branches are not distributed equally on each side, but
their total weight is balanced left and right. The sun is an example of
radial balance; all its rays are equal in length from the center.
the picture is equal
Contrast is created by using elements that conflict
with one another. Often, contrast is created using complementary colors
or extremely light and dark values. Contrast creates interest in a piece
and often draws the eye to certain areas. It is used to make a painting
look interesting.
light dark of the objects
Emphasis
in the focal area of an artwork gives it importance. An artist may
stress some elements of the design over others. The eye of the viewer
will focus on the area of emphasis or center of interest first, then
take in the rest of the composition.
emphasis the butterfly
Movement in an artwork means the artist is taking
viewers on a trip through the work by means of lines, edges, shapes, and
colors often leading to the focal area. Movement is a visual flow
through the composition. It can be the suggestion of motion in a design
as you move from object to object by way of placement and position.
Directional movement can be created with a value pattern. It is with the
placement of dark and light areas that you can move your attention
through the format.
there is only shapes and colors
Patterns are made in art when the same shapes or
elements are repeated again and again. Pattern uses the elements of art
in planned or random repetitions to enhance surfaces of paintings or
sculptures.
the shape is repeating
Rhythm is the repetition of shapes, lines, and forms.
Rhythm is a movement in which some elements recurs regularly. Like a
dance, it will have a flow of objects that will seem to be like the beat
of music.
line is moving like dancing
Unity
means that all elements in an artwork are in harmony. Unity brings
together a composition with similar units. For example, if your
composition was using wavy lines and organic shapes you would stay with
those types of lines and not put in even one geometric shape.
the circle things is harmony
