ELEMENTS OF VISUAL ART

• Line


  • It is a mark on a surface that describes a shape or outline. It can create texture and can be thick and thin. Types of line can include actual, implied, vertical, horizontal, diagonal, and contour line
• Line


  • It is an important element at the disposal of every artist. It always has direction, always moving. It may either be straight or curved. Lines are the first element of art and are continuous marks that are made on any surface with a moving point. Lines can be used in various ways to create different compositions. A line can be used to express various things or feelings; it can be used to show various moods or anything abstract. Line serves as an essential building block of art, but it can also serve as the content itself of a work of art, or be manipulated to evoke an emotional or intellectual response from a viewer (Fichner-Rathus, 2010)
• Vertical Lines


  • They are poised, balanced, forceful, and dynamic. They express an impression of dignity. Only vertical lines can be used to express an orderly feeling
• Horizontal Lines


  • They are lines of repose and serenity. They express ideas of calmness and quiescence. Only horizontal lines can give a feeling of peacefulness and stillness
• Diagonal Lines


  • They are used to create feelings of movement or action
• Broken or Jagged lines


  • They are a series of dashes. Zigzag lines are a combination of diagonal lines that connect at points. They take on the dynamic and high energy characteristics of diagonal lines. They create excitement and intense movement. They convey confusion and nervousness as they change direction quickly and frequently. They can imply danger and destruction as they break down. Both these lines imply confusion, chaos, tension, disturbance, violence and sometimes, war
• Curved lines


  • Suggest gracefulness or sexiness. If you want to photograph S curves, the human body makes for a wonderful subject. From the arch of a foot to the curve of a neck, you can find many ways to capture curved leading lines by photographing the human form
• There are various ways to integrate lines into a photograph to help strengthen the overall composition and draw attention to a specific focal point
• Using vertical lines within a photo

  Follow the rule of thirds, keep the vertical line as straight as possible. Vertical leading lines can help to illustrate growth, authority, strength, or dominance. Some examples of vertical leading lines in photography include photographs of trees or tall buildings
• Composing a photo to include horizontal leading lines


  Make sure they’re as straight as possible and consider following the rule of thirds. Placing the land and horizon along the bottom third of the image, while the sky fills the top two-thirds of the shot
• Curved lines


  • S curves can help lead the eye through a photo and suggest gracefulness, sexiness, or sensuality
• S curves


  • Don't need to be shaped exactly like an "s", any strong leading line that winds or curves can be considered an S curve
• Curved leading lines


  • Paths, rivers
• Diagonal leading lines


  • Position them to start and finish just above or below the corner of a photo to prevent the image from looking split in half
• Diagonal leading lines flowing from bottom left to top right


  A great way to compose a shot
• Acoustic guitar body


  • Great example of S curves
• Diagonal lines of guitar strings

  • Leading lines in a photo
• Horizontal lines of sheet music

  • Leading lines in a photo
• Three Main Types of Lines

  • Repetition
  • Contrast
  • Transition
• Color


  Visual perception of light being reflected from a surface of an artwork
• Basic classification of colors

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Tertiary
• Hue


  The term for the pure spectrum colors commonly referred to by the "color names" - red, orange, yellow, blue, green, violet
• Value


  Refers to the lightness or darkness of a color
• Tints


  Values above the normal
• Shades


  Values below the normal
• Intensity


  Refers to the brightness or darkness of color, gives color strength
• When a hue is vivid, it is said to be in full intensity. When it is dulled, it is said to be
• Attributes of Color


  • Tints are values above the normal
  • Shades are values below the normal
• Intensity of color


  • Refers to the brightness or darkness of color, giving color strength
  • When a hue is vivid, it is in full intensity; when dulled, it is partly neutralized
• Psychological and emotional connotations of colors

  • Black - associated with death and gloom
  • White - stands for purity and innocence
  • Red - associated with blood, anger, and fear
  • Green - implies happiness and abundance
• Red roses


  Mean courage and fortitude
• Yellow roses


  Stand for freedom
• Red and Yellow roses


  Stand for jovial/happy feelings
• Orange roses


  Speak of enthusiasm and desire
• Red and White roses

  Convey unity
• Red roses


  Symbolize "I love you"
• Pink roses


  Convey "Thank you"
• White roses


  Say "You are heavenly"
• Coral roses


  Speak of desire
• White roses


  Denote secrecy, reverence, and humility