elements of art
A path made by moving point through space, it is one-dimensional and can vary in width, direction, and length
Line
a focal point in artwork
emphasis
refers to works that have effectively become public property and are no longer protected by copyright law
public domain
to say what you first see when in the museum/art show
describe
the stage where you develop your ideas you got in your thumbnails sketches
step 3: create
flat, enclosed areas that are two-dimensional (length and width)
shape
how the eye travels through an artwork
movement
Taking someone else's artwork or design and claim it as one's own
plagiarism
to determine how the artist used the elements and principles in their artwork
analyze
The stage where you pick your mediums and draw your thumbnails
Step 2: plan
the surface quality that can be seen and felt. can be actual or implied
texture
an assortment of lines, shapes, colors and other elements of art that create interest in an composition
variety
When you use another artist's work and add, subtract, or substitute something so that it has a new meaning
appropriation
to research the back story of an artwork, learn the meaning of the work, and the artist's intention
interpret
The stage where you edit all of your sketches by removing, moving ,working, and improving them
Step 4: revise
the lightness or darkness of a surface
value
The regular repetition of more than one element, such as line, shape, and forms to create interest or consistency
rhythm
To write your copyright notice, you must include some or all four components: © 2025 (name). All rights reserved.
annotation
to give your thoughts on whether or not the artist was successful
judge
The stage where you research your topic
step 1: ideation
perceived by the way light reflects off a surface. There are three properties to this element: hue, intensity, and value
color
how elements work together and are connected in an artwork. refers to how all the elements make an artwork feel whole, consistent, and complete in its appearance
unity
a work or invention that us the result of creativity, such as a manuscript or a design, to which one has rights and for which may apply for a patent, copyright, trademark, etc
intellectual property
the method that is used to evaluate a composition
Feldman's method of art criticism
The stage where you choose your best idea and draw it on your final paper
step 5: refine