Contemporary Philippine Arts: Elements and Principles of Arts

This flashcard set covers the fundamental elements and principles of Philippine Contemporary Arts as discussed in Modules $$4$$ and $$5$$ of COR $$12$$.

Line

An element of art defined by a point moving in space. Line may be two-or-three-dimensional, descriptive, implied, or abstract.

Color

An element of art made up of three properties: hue, value, and intensity.

Hue

The name of Color.

Value

The lightness and darkness shade of color.

Intensity

The quality of color used to produce a value.

Perspective

An element of art that represents three-dimensional objects in a two-dimensional surface in a way that looks natural and realistic, creating an illusion of space and depth on a flat surface.

Space

An element of art by which positive and negative areas, or a sense of depth achieved in a work of art.

Form

The three dimensional and encloses volume, includes height, width and depth like cube, sphere, pyramid or a cylinder.

Shape

A two dimensional, flat, or limited to height and width.

Volume

An element of art that represents the mass in an artwork or a sculpture. Artists usually simulate volume in their paintings to give their paintings a three-dimensional effect.

Texture

An element of art that refers to the way things feel or look as if they might feel if touched.

Rhythm

Indicates movement, created by careful placement of repeated elements of arts.

Balance

A way of combining elements to produce stability to the work of art.

Emphasis

Use to stress the differences between elements (a focal point of art).

Proportion

Relationship of certain elements to the whole work of art.

Variety

Concerned with diversity or contrast.

Movement

Use to create the look and feeling of action and to guide viewer's eye throughout the work of art.

Unity

The combination of elements of arts.

Pattern

The uniform repetition of elements of arts.