Visual Art Elements and Principles

The Elements and Principles of Visual Art

Grade 7 - 8 - Revision

able to answer questions and apply knowledge to discussions.

Success Criteria

to apply knowledge of the elements and principles of Visual Arts.

Lesson Focus

Lesson Expectations

Poll

Do you know your Elements and Principles of Visual Art?

• yes

• no

Draw

Draw a square!

Multiple Select

What Visual Element/s did you use?

• Colour

• Line

• Tone

• Shape

Dropdown

​ Who painted this world-famous painting?​

Select answer

Multiple Choice

What are the main elements of this painting?

• Line and Colour

• Shape

• Balance

• Contrast and Value

Multiple Select

What Visual Element/s did you use?

• Colour

• Line

• Tone

• Shape

Draw

Try to Draw a portrait of the person sitting next to you.

Dropdown

What is the name of this painting?

Select answer

Multiple Choice

What are the Visual Art principles within the Mona Lisa?

• balance, unity, emphasis
• texture, pattern, form
• contrast, movement, harmony
• proportion, variety, rhythm

Fill in the Blanks

- where two sides are identical.

Multiple Choice

..................................... comprises of evenly distributed visual weight in any artwork.

• contrast
• balance
• asymmetry
• symmetry

Draw

Contrast in art refers to the difference visible between the different elements being used, which include changing the size or value, colour or any other separating factor.

Draw a triangle and show contrast within or around it.

Brain Wrap: Discussion

How many did you get right?
What can you do to improve?
Where can you go to get information?