Elements of Art
The path of a moving dot.
LINE
refers to the line that defines the outer edge of a shape or form.
OUTLINE
refers to the artist's use of the area within the picture plane.
SPACE
Ideal for tracing and transferring an image onto another surface like canvas, paper, wood, etc.
CARBON PAPER
was one of the founding fathers of Abstract Art.
WASSILY KANDINSKY
is two-dimensional and is created by connecting lines to enclose an area. can be either geometric or organic.
SHAPE
is a line that follows the outline of a subject, emphasizing its shape and form.
CONTOUR LINE
the space occupied by the primary objects in an artwork.
POSITIVE SPACE
Which type of paint dries the quickest?
ACRYLIC PAINT
uses psychedelic colors in patterns and drips that mimic intricate motifs found in nature.
JEN STARK
red, yellow, blue
PRIMARY COLORS
used to represent movement, speed, or the direction of an object or figure within a scene.
MOTION LINES
refers to the way an artist guides the viewer’s eye through the composition. It creates a sense of flow, rhythm, or action, leading the viewer's gaze across the artwork in a deliberate manner.
MOVEMENT
a type of marker/pen that can be used on practically any surface. this includes paper, canvas, hard surfaces like wood or rocks, glossy surfaces like glass or ceramic, cloth, and fabric.
ACRYLIC PAINT MARKERS
felt that he could express feelings and music through colors and shapes in his paintings.
WASSILY KANDINSKY
how something feels or appears to feel.
TEXTURE
used to visually represent the internal emotional state of a character or the mood of a scene.
EMOTION LINES
refers to the repetition or alternation of elements—such as lines, shapes, colors, or patterns—that creates a sense of organized movement or flow within a composition.
RHYTHM
What is a unique way we have used watercolors in class?
SPRAY BOTTLES
has murals and other public art displays located in Miami, FL.
JEN STARK
orange, green, purple
SECONDARY COLORS
these lines move across the surface of the form in 2 directions to indicate volume and give a more three-dimensional effect
CROSS CONTOUR LINES
the area around the primary objects in a work of art.
NEGATIVE SPACE
a sheet of material with a design or lettering cut out, used to transfer a design onto a surface.
STENCIL
our neon skeleton artworks were inspired by which artist?
LIA DE LYON
is a fundamental element of art that is made up of three main characteristics: hue, value, and intensity.
COLOR
red & green
yellow & purple
orange & blue
COMPLIMENTARY COLORS
this element varies by direction, weight, length, and style.
LINE