one
A mark made by a pointed tool with greater length than width- can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal; straight or curved; thick or thin.
LINE
A two dimensional area that is defined by the other elements and encloses space.
SHAPE
Three types of lines:
Two Dimensional (Ex.- pencil on paper)
Three Dimensional (Ex.- wire)
Implied Line (Ex.- edge of a desk)
Two types of shapes/forms
organic and geometric
Art that is three dimensional and encloses volume.
FORM
What the eye sees when light is reflected off an object. The sensation of _____ is perceived in the brain by response to different wavelengths of light.
COLOR
Principle of design showing differences in elements of art to create visual interest in a work.
Balance that cannot be split into two equal parts.
ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE
How things feel, or look as through they might feel, if touched
TEXTURE
two halves are identical mirror images of each other.
Balance where elements radiate from a central point.
RADIAL BALANCE
the area between, around, above, below, or within objects. Shapes and forms are defined by _____ around and within them.
SPACE
The quality of wholeness or oneness that is achieved through the effective use of the elements and principles of art. It feels complete as the elements are effectively working together.
UNITY
Principle of art concerned with the size relationships of one part to another.
In photography, ___________ is often created through forced perspective.
PROPORTION/SCALE
Principal of design concerned with equalizing visual elements in a work of art. If a work of art has visual ______, the viewer is at ease.
BALANCE
The suggestion or illusion of action in a work of art. Visual ________ can direct viewers to focal areas in a piece of art.
MOVEMENT
Principle of design that combines repeated elements to create a feeling of organized movement. Variety is essential to keep ______ exciting and active, and moving the viewer around the work.
RHYTHM/PATTERN
Two types of space
Negative and Positive Spacce
The relative lightness or darkness of a color in a work of art. _____ depends on how much light a surface reflects and ______ contrast is important to encourage 3D qualities.
VALUE
The use of visual elements to draw attention to a certain area, usually a focal point, in an artwork by using a different color, shape, proportion (etc).