Elements of Art
A point moving through space
line
The area around, above, or inside of an object, gives illusion of depth
space
the recipe of an artwork, how the elements come together, these make an artwork visually appealing
Principles of Art
repeated elements, shapes or objects, gives a sense of unity or movement
pattern
pure, original color
Hue
These are flat enclosed areas, 2D
shape
This refers to how something feels or appears to feel
texture
The path a viewer's eyes take through the artwork
Movement
the creation of a focal point, draws the viewers eye to a particular area of the artwork
emphasis
These are like the ingredients in a work of art
Elements of art
has a length, width, and height, 3D, has volume
form
how the eye perceives light reflecting off an object
color
difference between the elements
Contrast
balance that emerges from the center point
radial balance
the arrangement of visual elements in an artwork, how it all comes together
composition
lightness and darkness, a gradation
value
precise, mathematical, angular
geometric
Visual weight of an image
Balance
Visual Weight that is NOT a mirror image, but heavy on one side
Asymmetrical Balance
a type of sculpture designed to be viewed from all sides, can walk around it
sculpture in the round
organic
the organization of colors
color wheel
the visual heartbeat of an artwork
rhythm
all the elements within the artwork are in harmony, cohesive elements create visual interests
unity
the graying or dulling of objects as you move back in the artwork
atmospheric perspective