Elements of Art
Principles of Design
Elements of Art
Principles of Design
Vocabulary
100
This element is 3 dimensional with length, height, and width
What is Form
100

This principle of design makes an artwork feel equal

What is Balance

100
This element is the lightness or darkness of a color
What is Value
100

The principle of design that involves using many different elements to create visual interest.

What is variety?

100

Green, blue, and purple are cool colors, while Red, Yellow, and Orange are examples of these.

What are warm colors

200
This element is the path created by a point moving in space. (A dot that went for a walk)
What is line
200

This principle of design shows differences. (especially in value)

What is Contrast?

200

This element refers to 3D objects

What is Form?

200

This principle of design is when things are exactly the same on both sides of an artwork.

What is Symmetrical Balance

200

An idea, emotion, or story communicated or expressed.

What is the meaning?

300
This element is the light reflected off an object. Sometimes we use the word HUE to describe it.
What is color
300
This principle of design shows oneness. It makes the artwork feel complete
What is Unity
300
This element is two dimensional and is made when a line meets itself and closes.
What is Shape
300

This principle of design creates a feeling similar to dance or music by using repeating elements ( lines, textures etc...)

What is rhythm/movement?

300
Red and Green are examples of these
What are complementary colors?
400
This element has to do with the surface quality of an object.
What is texture
400
This principle of design grabs your attention and makes you look at a specific area of the artwork
What is Emphasis
400
This type of shape is man made and has rules
What is Geometric
400

How the parts fit together to make a whole, the size relationships

This principle of Design can also refer to the human face or figure

What is Proportion?

400

This guide shows the relationships between colors and how to mix them

What is the color wheel?

500

The area surrounding an object,  2 types positive & negative (shows the illusion of depth).

What is space

500
This principle of design makes your eye follow a path through the artwork.
What is Movement
500

This type of shape is found in nature and can appear wavy or irregular

What is Organic

500

formal, planned repetition of the elements of art ( can add energy)

What is pattern?

500

The color scheme that involves having two colors on either side of the color opposite the key color. 

What is split complementary?

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