elements of design

What is Line?

A path created by a moving point that guides the viewer's eye.

What is Shape?

A two-dimensional enclosed area.

What is Form?

A three-dimensional object with height, width, and depth.

What is Space?

The area around, between, or within objects.

What is Texture?

The way a surface looks or feels.

What is Value?

The lightness or darkness of a color.

What is Hue?

The pure color of an object.

What is Colour?

An element of design created by reflected light.

What is Proportion?

The size relationship between parts of an artwork.

What is Balance?

The distribution of visual weight in an artwork.

What is Unity?

The feeling that all parts of an artwork belong together.

What is Harmony?

The pleasing arrangement of elements that creates consistency.

What is Rhythm?

Visual movement created by repeated elements.

What is Repetition?

Repeating elements to create pattern and unity.

What is Emphasis?

Making one area stand out to attract attention.

What is Movement?

Leading the viewer's eye through an artwork.