Elements of Art
A mark with length and direction
line
The area around, above, or inside of an object
space
This is the result when an artist uses elements in a pleasing manner and makes the work appear finished.
Unity
When elements are repeated in such a way that it creates the look and feel of movement
What is Rhythm?
If a painting has all green apples and one red apple, which principle is the most obvious
Emphasis or Contrast
These are flat, 2 dimensionl
shape
This refers to how something feels or appears to feel
texture
The path a viewer's eyes take through the artwork
Movement
When a design is repeated again and again, like in wallpaper, or curtains.
Pattern
These are like the ingredients in a work of art
Elements
has a length, width, and height, 3 dimensional
form
You will see this when light reflects off an object
color
This is the amount of difference between the elements.
Contrast
What we focus on or stands out in an artwork
Emphasis
Can be implied or actual (2 possible answers)
what is Texture? OR what is Form?
lightness and darkness of a color
value
Can be geometric or organic
Shape and Form
Visual weight that feels evenly balanced, when one side is a mirror image of the other
Symmetrical Balance
Visual Weight that is NOT a mirror image
What is Asymmetrical Balance?
A sculpture is 3D and therefore this element is evident
Form
Implied, curvy, wavy, zig zag are all examples of
line
Color
A large difference between two things
Contrast
The arrangement of the elements of art into a composition
Principles of Design
These are like the recipe in a work of art
Principles