Elements of Art 1
This is a 2 dimensional figure
Shapes
This is the way an artwork is arranged
Composition
This is a 3 dimensional figure
Forms
This is achieved by the visual weights of elements are distributed in a way that the composition feels stable
Balance
This is seen by light reflecting off of an object.
Color
This is how some feels or appears to feel
Texture
This is a repeated design
Pattern
This shows how something appears to feel
Visual Texture
If you cut an artwork in half and both sides were the same, you would have this.
Symmetrical Balance
This shows how something actually feels
Actual Texture
This is the area around, above or inside an object
Space
This uses repeating elements in order to create a feeling of organized movement
Rhythm
This is the brightness or dullness of a color
Saturation/Intensity
This compares two objects in terms of size
Scale
This is the name of the color; Red, Blue, Yellow
Hue
This is the relative lightness or darkness of something
Value
This is a ratio; where you compare two parts of a whole in terms of size
Proportion
This is the area of focus in a design
Positive Space
This uses many different elements to create interest in a design.
Variety
This is the area around the area of focus, usually the background.
Negative Space
This uses both thick and thin lines to add interest to a design
Line Variation
This is the amount of difference between elements in a design
Contrast
Organic
This is the path the viewer takes through an artwork
Movement
These lines often follow the outer edge of an object; like an outline
Contour Lines