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.