Elements
An element of art defined by the distance between two points in space
line
An element of art made up of three properties: hue, value, and intensity.
What is color?
several candles sitting on a shelf one infront of another or pillows stacked vertically on a bed are examples of:
The feeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art, which creates a sense of completeness.
What is unity?
The distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture, and space.
What is Balance?
An element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses volume; includes height, width AND depth
What is form?
balance
A checkboard floor is an example of
contrast
the elements are arranged around a central point and may be similar.
What is radial Balance?
line, color, texture
elements of design
An element of art that refers to the way things feel, or look as if they might feel if touched.
What is texture?
quality of brightness or purity of a color
What is Intensity
An example could be a gorgeous fireplace in the middle of a room
What is emphasis
the elements used on one side of the design are the same as the other side.
What is Symmetrical Balance?
Things that are similar are placed near each other
proximity
The lightness or darkness of tones or colors.
What is value?
A colors lightness or darkness
What is Value?
An example would be a HUGE lampshade on a small lamp
What is proportion
works with pattern to make the work of art seem active.
What is Repetition?
when all items are in a row, like books on a bookshelf
What is alignment
An element of art by which positive and negative areas are defined.
What is space?
An element of art that is two-dimensional, flat, or limited to height and width.
What is Shape?
the sides are different but still look balanced.
What is asymmetrical balance?
using different elements to create visual interest
The feeling of 'OVER THE TOP" matching in a room. Think baby nursery with tons of jungle print, jungle animals, curtains with stripes, etc.
What is theme?