Art elements and principles (copy)

line

element - an identifiable pat created by a point moving in space, one-dimensional, varies in width, direction and length

shape

element - two-dimensional, flat, enclosed space, or limited to height and width.

form

element - three-dimensional and encloses.

tone

element - the relative lightness or darkness of a colour. the quality of a colour

texture

element - the way things feel, or look as if they might feel

colour

element - made up of three properties: hue(name), value(lightness and darkness) and intensity(quality of brightness and purity).

space

element - feeling of depth or three dimensions. the artist's use of the areas within the picture plane.

light

element - the light source or light reflected within the composition.

sound

element - audible material in art that can be made electronically or naturally.

time

element - change in movement.

balance

principle - the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colours, texture, and space. e.g. symmetrical or asymmetrical.

contrast

principle - the arrangement of opposite elements and effects to stress the differences between them

emphasis

principle - the part of the design that catches the viewer's attention. uses contrast

movement

principle - used to create the look and feeling of action and to guide the viewer's eye through the work of art.

proportion

principle - the relationship of certain elements to the whole and one another.

repetition

principle - works with pattern to make the work of art seem active. creates unity

rhythm

principle - the movement within a piece of art that helps the eye travel through the art to a point of focus.

scale

principle - the size of one whole object in relation to another whole object

unity

principle - gives the artwork a sense of cohesion or coherence.

variety

principle - works through juxtaposition and contrast to add interest to artwork. achieved by using different shapes, sizes, and/or colours.

art elements

components or parts of an art that can be isolated and defined. the building blocks used to create art.

art principles

the means an artist uses to organize elements within a work of art.