Art Foundation 9B: Unit 1

Front

The path created by a moving point. Lines can vary in width, direction, and length

Back

Line

Front

A two-dimensional area defined by boundaries. Shapes can be geometric (circles, squares) or organic (free-form).

Back

Shape

Front

A three-dimensional object with volume and thickness. Forms can be geometric or organic.

Back

Form

Front

The visual perception of hue, value, and intensity. Understanding color theory is crucial for art.

Back

Color

Front

The lightness or darkness of a color. Value creates contrast and depth in a piece.

Back

Value

Front

The surface quality of an object, perceived through touch or implied visually.

Back

Texture

Front

The distribution of visual weight in a work of art. Can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial.

Back

Balance

Front

The relationship in size, quantity, or degree between different parts of an artwork.

Back

Proportion

Front

The use of different elements, techniques, and forms within a composition to create visual interest and complexity.

Back

Variety

Front

The area around, between, and within objects. Artists use space to create depth.

Back

Space