Elements of Art

Front

The path of a moving point. These define the edges of shapes and forms.

Back

Line

Front

The illusion of objects having depth on the two-dimensional surface.

Back

Space

Front

An area enclosed by line. It is two-dimensional and can be geometric, organic, or amorphous.

Back

Shape

Front

This is three-dimensional. It occupies space or gives the illusion that they occupy space.

Back

Form

Front

The most expressive element of art and is seen by the way light reflects off of a surface.

Back

Color

Front

The actual surface feel of an area or the simulated appearance of roughness, smoothness or many others.

Back

Texture

Front

The lightness or darkness of a surface. It is often referred to when shading but is also important in the study of color.

Back

Value

Front

Which Element of Art best describes all three images shown? Options: Space, Line, Shape, Color

Back

Color

Front

Which Element of Art best describes all three images shown? Options: Space, Line, Shape, Color

Back

Line

Front

Which Element of Art best describes all three images shown? Options: Line, Shape, Value, Color

Back

Value