Elements and Principles of Art and Design

Front

A mark from one point to another, the continuation of the dot?

Back

Line

Front

A hue, or range of values created by a varying amount of reflected light.

Back

Color

Front

A range of darks and lights, shadows and highlights, that help make an image look realistic or 3D.

Back

Value

Front

A flat, two-dimensional, enclosed area that has width and height. It can be organic or geometric.

Back

Shape

Front

A three-dimensional object that can be viewed from multiple angles.

Back

Form

Front

Visually describes how something feels, can be actual or implied.

Back

Texture

Front

The area used in a piece of art, can be positive or negative.

Back

Space

Front

The dramatic difference between two adjacent colors or values.

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Contrast

Front

The focal point, or created center of interest. The main thing your eyes focus on.

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Emphasis

Front

The way your eye travels through a piece of art.

Back

Movement