ART MIDTERM CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES

Line - element

A mark or edge with direction, width, and length

Shape - element

A flat, enclosed area with height and width

Form - element

A three-dimensional volume with height, width, and depth

Color - element

A visual element described by hue, value, and intensity

Texture - element

The actual surface quality, or its appearance in image

Space - element

Areas around, between, and within forms, or the illusion of depth

Hue - element

The name of a color, such as red, blue, or green

Value - element

How light oe dark a color or tone appears

Intensity - element

How bright or dull a color appears

Unity - principle

Similarities or relationship make the parts feel connected

Variety - principle

Differences in visual elements create interest

Repetition - principle

An element appears again, creating pattern or visual rhythm

Emphasis - principle

One area attracts more attention than the others

Composition - principle

The overall arrangement of visual elements in an artwork

Contrast - principle

A difference, such as light against dark, can create emphasis

Context - principle

The historical, cultural, and functional circumstances around an artwork

Interpretation - principle

An explanation of meaning surrounded by visual evidence and context