Elements of Art
The element that uses hue, tint, or shade
Colour
The equal distribution of visual weight in an artwork
Balance
This Interpretative Lens is used to discuss materials and techniques
Structural Lens
This artist has mixed Scottish and First Nations Cultural heritage
Brook Andrew
An example task for Research and Exploration phase of the CP
The element that is described as implied surface or actual surface quality
Texture
Differences in tone, colour, shape, textures in an artwork
Contrast
This lens is used to reflect on artist's own experiences
Personal Lens
This artist uses Dutch Wax printed fabric in many of their artworks
Yinka Shonibare
An example of a Refinement and Resolution task
Final Artwork
An area contained within an implied or actual line
Shape
Can be described as kinetic, implied, literal, gentle, fast.
Movement
This lens is used to interpret wider social, historical and economic context which has influenced an artwork.
Cultural Lens
This artist only started painting in their 80s.
Emily Kame Kngwarreye
An example of an experimentation and development task
Trials / Experiments
Has a single dimension, joined by two points
Line
A regularly occurring motif/shape/figure in an artwork
Pattern
An artist's use of Elements and Principles belong to this lens
Structural Lens
This artist explores ideas about colonisation using archival imagery
Brook Andrew
A reflection and evaluation task
Annotations in Folio
Words to describe this element could include value, strong, bright, low
Tone
The comparative size of shapes or forms in an artwork
Scale
When we discuss our own experiences as an artist, we use this lens
Personal Lens
This artist uses mixed-media large scale installation
An example of a Research and Exploration task which involves generating ideas
Brainstorming / Mindmapping