The Elments
Form
- a two-dimensional shape becomes three-dimensional it is no longer called a shape but aform. Shading a circle (2-D) can turn it into a sphere (3-D)
- a two-dimensional shape becomes three-dimensional it is no longer called a shape but aform. Shading a circle (2-D) can turn it into a sphere (3-D)
Value-
the range of lightness and darkness within a picture. Value is created by a light sourcethat shines on an object creating highlights and shadows
the range of lightness and darkness within a picture. Value is created by a light sourcethat shines on an object creating highlights and shadows
Color
- the property of objects that, depending on the light they reflect, is perceived as red,blue, yellow or other hues.
- the property of objects that, depending on the light they reflect, is perceived as red,blue, yellow or other hues.
Texture
- surface quality. It is the degree of roughness or smoothness in objects
- surface quality. It is the degree of roughness or smoothness in objects
Space
- an illusion created in a 2-dimensional work of art. Lines and shapes are organized tohelp a viewer see depth
- an illusion created in a 2-dimensional work of art. Lines and shapes are organized tohelp a viewer see depth
The Principles
Balance
- equal visual emphasis on different sides of the work. Balance can be symmetrical,assymetrical, or radial.
- equal visual emphasis on different sides of the work. Balance can be symmetrical,assymetrical, or radial.
Unity-
the elements look like they belong together. The artist arranges separate elements tocreate a whole
the elements look like they belong together. The artist arranges separate elements tocreate a whole
Emphasis-
the focal point is the center of interest or emphasis. Emphasis can be created byusing bright color, contrast, highlighting certain shapes and careful placement of an element.
the focal point is the center of interest or emphasis. Emphasis can be created byusing bright color, contrast, highlighting certain shapes and careful placement of an element.
Contrast-
created by placing very different things next to one another. Contrast can definethe focal point. Create contrast by using light next to dark and muted, soft color next to boldcolor
created by placing very different things next to one another. Contrast can definethe focal point. Create contrast by using light next to dark and muted, soft color next to boldcolor
Rhythm-
created with repetition. The reuse of a design element can lead a viewer to a focalpoint. Repetition can also control the direction and speed of a viewer’s attention
created with repetition. The reuse of a design element can lead a viewer to a focalpoint. Repetition can also control the direction and speed of a viewer’s attention
Movement-
How your eye moves or tracks through a piece of art and the way of combiningvisual elements to produce a sense of action – or implied motion.
How your eye moves or tracks through a piece of art and the way of combiningvisual elements to produce a sense of action – or implied motion.
Pattern-
The use of repeated elements to create this
The use of repeated elements to create this
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