The Elements of Art
Elements of art are stylistic features that
are included within an art piece to help the
artist communicate.
When analyzing these intentionally utilized
elements, the viewer is guided towards a
deeper understanding of the work.
1. LINES
marks moving in a space between two points whereby a viewer can
visualize the stroke movement, direction and intention based on
how the line is oriented.
KINDS INTERPRETATION
VERTICAL Power and strength, stability, simplicity, poise, and dynamism
HORIZONTAL Serenity and quietness, relaxation and reflection, rest and repose
DIAGONAL Impulse, will power, aspiration, passion and emotion
CURVED Softness and flexibility
JAGGED Difficulty and discomfort, violence, torture, conflict
Types of Lines
2. SHAPE
enclosed area or surface and the principal element of
identification.
KINDS MEANING
GEOMETRIC Origin came from mathematical perspective
Examples: circle, square, triangle
ORGANIC or Origin came from nature and with characteristics that are
BIOMORPHIC free flowing, informal and irregular
Examples: trees, flowers, birds, fishes
3. FORM
the overall design of an
artwork.
It describes the structure of
shape and object from the
different perspective.
4. SPACE
it is the surface or the area
within the artwork.
It constitutes the area or
distance, between, around,
above or within things.
5. COLOR
considered as the most expressive of all the elements of
art.
PROPERTIES MEANING
Name of a color and the property which distinguishes one color from
HUE
another.
VALUE Lightness and Darkness of a hue
INTENSITY Brightness and dullness of a hue
6. VALUE
creates depth within a picture making an object look three dimensional with highlights
and cast shadows
7. TEXTURE
deals primarily with the sense of touch or the tactile sensation or stimuli.
It is how the surface in a certain composition feels.
KINDS MEANING
Refers to the real texture of an object through the use of actual
ACTUAL
materials
IMPLIED Imitation of real texture or real objects that create an illusion of texture
The Principles of Art
Basically, it is the strategies in creating a good and beautiful
design.
It is the proper arrangement of different elements to come up with
a pleasurable art experience for the viewers.
The principles of art also represent how the artist uses the
elements of art to create an effect and to help convey the artist's
intent.
The effectiveness of elements of art will defend on the proper
usage and manipulation of the principles of design which is the
guiding principles and rules in art.
1. BALANCE
refers to the visual weight of the elements of the composition. It is a sense that the painting feels stable and
"feels right."
It can be achieved in 3 different ways:
both sides of a composition have the same elements in the same position, as in
SYMMETRY
a mirror-image, or the two sides of a face.
composition is balanced due to the contrast of any of the elements of art. For
ASYMMETRY example, a large circle on one side of a composition might be balanced by a
small square on the other side
RADIAL elements are equally spaced around a central point, as in the spokes coming
SYMMETRY out of the hub of a bicycle tire.
RADIAL SYMMETRY
2. CONTRAST
difference between elements of art in a composition, such that each element is made
stronger in relation to the other.
When placed next to each other, contrasting elements command the viewer's attention.
Areas of contrast are among the first places that a viewer's eye is drawn.
Negative/Positive space and complementary colors placed side by side are examples of
it.
3. EMPHASIS
it is when the artist creates an area of the composition that is visually dominant and
commands the viewer's attention.
This is often achieved by contrast.
4. MOVEMENT
the result of using the elements of art such
that they move the viewer's eye around and
within the image.
It can be created by diagonal or curvy lines,
either real or implied, by edges, by the
illusion of space, by repetition, by energetic
mark-making.
5. RHYTHM
created by movement
implied through the repetition
of elements of art in a non-
uniform but organized way.
6. PATTERN
the uniform repetition of
any of the elements of art
or any combination
thereof.
7. UNITY
accomplished by using
all elements and some
principle to create a
pleasing image.
8. VARIETY
differences and changes
that result to an increase
in visual interest
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