The Elements of Visual Art
Flat, enclosed areas that are two dimensional.
Shape
The speed of the beats in the music.
Tempo
What you are moving in dance.
Body
A juxtaposition of different elements.
Contrast
A piece of work created with the intention of being art.
Artwork
Used to create the illusion of depth.
Space
How high or low the notes are.
Pitch
Where you move to in dance.
Space
Elements arranged to create equality in weight and importance.
Balance
A piece of art normally made as a hobby, but can be a profession.
Craft
The way a surface looks as though it would feel.
Texture
The order or arrangement of parts of the music.
Form
Any human movement in dance.
Action
What moves your eye across the piece of art.
Movement
Art that serves a purpose through a function.
Functional Art
Hue produced when light reflects off an objects.
Color
Layers of sound, how sparse or dense the music is.
Texture
When you move in dance.
Time
The arrangement of elements giving a feeling of a coherent whole piece.
Harmony
Art created with no other intent that just making art.
Art for Art's Sake
Path of a moving point through space.
Line
A series of pitches that make a tune.
Melody
The emotion being expressed in the dance.
Energy
The use of reoccurring elements that direct the eye through the image.
Rhythm
Visual components of art such as color and form.
Artistic Element