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• Line


  A mark made by a pointed tool such as a brush, pen, or stick. A moving point.
• Shape


  A flat enclosed area that has two dimensions, length and width. Both geometric and organic shapes are used.
• Elements of art


  • Color
  • Line
  • Shape
  • Form
  • Value
  • Texture
  • Space
• Color


  The most dominant element. It is created by light. It has 3 properties: Hue, Value, Intensity.
• Value


  Degrees of lightness and darkness. The difference between value is called value contrast.
• Form


  Objects that are 3-dimensional, having length, height, and width. It takes up space and has volume.
• Texture


  Describes the feel of an actual surface. The surface quality of an object, can be real or implied.
• Space


  It is created to make illusions of depth. Space can be 2-D, 3-D, positive or negative.
• Balance


  The distribution of visual weight on either side of the vertical axis. It can be symmetrical or asymmetrical.
• Contrast


  The arrangement of opposite elements (light vs. dark, rough vs. smooth, large vs. small) to create visual interest.
• Emphasis


  Used to make certain parts of an artwork stand out.
• Movement


  How the eyes move through the composition; leading the attention of the viewer from one aspect to another.
• Pattern


  The repetition of specific visual elements such as a unit of shape or form. A method used to organize surfaces in a consistent regular manner.
• Rhythm


  Regular repetition or alteration in elements to create cohesiveness and interest.
• Contrast

  Visually pleasing agreement among the elements in a design. The feeling that everything in the work of art works together and looks like it fits.
• A beautiful design is a product of carefully plotted design elements chosen to create visual presentation of the ideas and the imagination.
• Design is NOT about pictures placed together and arranged in a way that creates a story. It is about creating harmony among the elements and having come together in a final product.
• The principle and elements of design both carry the same weight in executing an effective piece.
• The elements of arts and principles of design are the fundamental pieces that make up an artwork.