Elements of Art
Some examples of this element are: Red, Blue, Yellow
Color
A principle of design used to create the look and feeling of action and to guide the viewer’s eye throughout the work of art.
Movement
This artist's most famous painting is Starry Night. He is known for using small brushstrokes.
Vincent van Gogh
Where can you find: Acrylic, Tempera and Watercolor paints, paintbrushes and pallets?
The Painting Studio
True or False: Mrs. Fry loves country music.
False!
This element is used to create shapes. Examples: zig-zag, dotted, straight, diagonal, horizontal, vertical....
Line
A way of combining elements to stress the differences between those elements. For example, having one area of color in a mostly black-and-white painting.
Emphasis
This artist had a show on PBS and a pet squirrel. He paints realistic landscapes and had a very calming voice.
Bob Ross
Where can you find: pencils, erasers, colored pencils, sharpies and paper?
What are Mrs. Fry's two favorite animals?
Frogs/Dogs
Circle, Square and Triangle are three examples of this element
Shape
A principle of design concerned with diversity or contrast. It is achieved by using different shapes, sizes, and/or colors in a work of art.
Variety
This famous graffiti artist, poet and painter lived in New York and sometimes used the secret name: "SAMO" to sign his work.
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Where can you find the iPads, computers, and books on Graphic Design?
The Photography/Graphic Design/Technology Studio
What is Mrs. Fry's favorite color?
Purple
This element describes the way that an artwork feels or looks like it feels. Some examples are: bumpy, smooth or rough
Texture
A way of combining elements to add a feeling of equilibrium or stability to a work of art. Major types are symmetrical and asymmetrical.
Balance
This artist lived in Mexico. She often painted self portraits that featured a unibrow, bright colors and animals.
Frida Kahlo
Where can you find the materials to cut, glue and arrange different things into a work of art?
The Collage Studio
Who is Mrs. Fry's favorite famous artist?
Jean-Michel Basquiat
When you make a shape 3D, like turning a triangle into a pyramid, it is called ________.
Form
A way of combining similar elements in an artwork to accent their similarities. For example, using all pastel colors in a painting.
Harmony/Unity
This Japanese artist suffers from hallucinations which she uses to create her artwork. She creates her artwork to help her with her mental illness and calls her paintings "art medicine." Her artwork is usually covered in dots.
Yayoi Kusama
Where can you find brayers, ink, and stamps?
The Printmaking Studio
What is Mrs. Fry's favorite art material to use?
Paint/Spray Paint