Art II Elements and Principles

line

an element of art that is the path of a moving point through space

color

an element of art that is derived from reflected light

value

the element of art that describes the darkness or lightness of an object

space

the element of art that refers to the emptiness or area between, around, above, below, or within objects

form

having 3 dimensions

texture

the element of art that refers to how things feel, or look as if they might feel if touched

variety

principle of art concerned wth difference or contrast

balance

principle of art concerned with equalizing visual forces, or elements in a work of art

pattern

the principle of art that refers to a two dimensional decorative visual pattern

unity

the quality of wholeness or oneness that is achieved through the effective use of the elements and principles of art

emphasis

principle of art that makes one part of a work dominant over the other parts

harmony

the principle of art that creates unity by stressing the similarities of separate but related parts

proportion

principle of art concerned with the size relationships of one part to another

rhythm

the principle of art that indicates movement by the repitition of elements or objects

movement

the principle of art used to create the look and feeling of action and to guide the viewer's eyes throughout the work of art