Elements of Art

Front

An element of art that refers to the lightness and darkness of a color.

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value

Front

A mark with length and direction, created by a point that moves across a surface.

Back

line

Front

The empty or open area between, around, above below and within objects.

Back

space

Front

Any three dimensional object that can be measured by height, width and depth.

Back

form

Front

The element of art that refers to the surface quality of an object or the way something feels such as rough-smooth.

Back

texture

Front

A flat figure created when actual or implied lines surround a space-can be geometric or organic.

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shape

Front

Element of art produced when a wavelength of light strikes an object and reflects back to the eyes.

Back

color

Front

Another name for related colors that have one color in common and appear next to each other on the color wheel.

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analogous colors

Front

Colors that are directly opposite on the color wheel. When mixed together, they make neutral gray or brown.

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complementary

Front

Area in a work of art that catches and holds the viewers attention.

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emphasis