ELEMENTS AND
PRINCIPLES OF
ART
ELEMENTS OF ART/DESIGN
1. Line - refers to a prolongation of a point, or a mark on a
surface.
2. Shape - a closed space made when a line connects to
itself.
3. Space - the distance or area around or between elements
of an artwork. The illusion of depth created on a flat
surface through the use of perspective, overlapping elements,
size, level of detail, color and value. It can be described as
two-dimensional (2D) or three dimensional (3D).
ELEMENTS OF ART/DESIGN
4. Form - refers to a shape that is or appears to be three
dimensional, having weight, width and depth. Forms
could also be categorized as geometric or organic in nature.
5. Texture - the feel or appearance of a surface.
6.Value - the lightness or darkness of an area
7. Color - the visible spectrum of reflected light. It has the
3 attributes such as hue (it’s unique color name), value
(lightness or darkness), and intensity or saturation (purity
and strength).
PRINCIPLES OF ART
1.Balance refers to the visual weight of the elements of the
composition.
2.Contrast is the difference between elements of art in a
composition, such that each element is made stronger in
relation to the other.
3. Emphasis is when the artist creates an area of the
composition that is visually dominant and commands the viewer's
attention.
4. Movement is the result of using the elements of art such that
they move the viewer's eye around and within the image.
PRINCIPLES OF ART
5. Pattern is the uniform repetition of any of the elements
of art or any combination thereof. Anything can be turned into
a pattern through repetition.
6. Rhythm is created by movement implied through the
repetition of elements of art in a non- uniform but organized
way.
7. Unity/Variety - You want your painting to feel unified
such that all the elements fit together comfortably.
ELEMENTS OF ART/DESIGN
2. Shape - A shape may be based natural or living forms. This shape is
called an organic shape, and can be irregular or rounded. A shape may
also be based on measured form called geometric shape.
3. Space- A space may either be positive space or negative space.
Positive space is the space occupied by the subject, while negative space
surrounds it.
PRINCIPLES OF ART
1. Balance refers to the visual weight of the elements
of the composition.
KEY TO CORRECTION:
Activity I. Elements Exemplified
1. Line
2. Shape
3. Color
4. Form
5. Value
6. Space
7. Texture
QUIZ #3
