Elements of Art

Front

A continuous mark made with a moving tool.

Back

Line

Front

These are the building blocks for creating art: Form, Texture, Shape, Color.

Back

Shape

Front

This refers to the way things feel, or look as they might feel if touched.

Back

Texture

Front

This is the element of art that is sometimes called shape in three dimensions.

Back

Form

Front

Element of art that is the area between, around, above, below or within things.

Back

Space

Front

This element of art refers to the lightness and darkness of an object.

Back

Value

Front

This element refers to the wavelength of reflected light.

Back

Color

Front

Size relationships of one part to another.

Back

Proportion

Front

This term refers to the quality of wholeness or oneness that is achieved through the effective use of the elements and principles of art.

Back

Unity

Front

Uses lots of different shapes, colors, forms, textures, etc. might be used to make the work more interesting.

Back

Variety