Elements of Fashion

• Elements of Design:

  • Value
  • Line
  • Texture
  • Shape
  • Form
  • Space
  • Colour
• Artists carefully select and use the art Principles to arrange the Elements
• Unity in art works is achieved by arranging the Elements and Principles
• Value:

  • Shades of grey
  • Important in art works even without colour
• Line:

  • A continuous mark made on a surface by a moving point
  • Direction of lines can evoke mood
• Texture:

  • Refers to how things feel or look as though they might feel if touched
  • Two types: TACTILE and VISUAL
• Shape:

  • Flat and 2-dimensional
  • Three types: geometric, representational, free
• Form:

  • Object with 3 dimensions: length, width, depth
  • Features: mass and volume
• Space:

  • Distance or area between, around, above, below, or within things
  • Described as being 2 or 3 dimensional
• Colour:

  • Made up of hue, intensity, and value
  • Colour Wheel organizes colours in a circular format
• Principles of Design:

  • Balance
  • Proportion
  • Emphasis
  • Harmony
  • Movement
  • Gradation
  • Variety
• Balance:

  • Arranging elements so that no part overpowers another
  • Three kinds: Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, Radial
• Proportion:

  • Size indicates importance in an artwork
  • Hierarchical proportions emphasize the most important image
• Emphasis:

  • Making an element stand out in a work
  • Created by contrast or extreme changes
• Harmony:

  • Blending elements in a pleasing way
  • Combining similar elements in an artwork to accent their similarities
• Movement:

  • Leads the viewer to sense action in a work
  • Rhythm is the repeating of an element to make a work seem active
• Gradation:

  • Combining elements using gradual changes
  • Ordered step-by-step change
• Variety:

  • Combining elements to create interest
  • Both harmony and variety must be considered during the creative process