SEMEX F-16

These are the building blocks artists use to create a work of art.  Includes line, shape, color, texture, space, form and value.

• Elements of Art
• Principles of Art

These describe the ways the artists use the elements of art in a work of art.  Includes balance, repetition/pattern, rhythm, movement, unity, variety, proportion, contrast, emphasis.

• Elements of Art
• Principles of Art

An element of art.  The path made by a moving point.

• Line
• Shape
• Color
• Value

An element of art.  An enclosed, two-dimensional area.

• Line
• Shape
• Color
• Value

An element of art.  The way we see light reflected off of a surface.

• Line
• Shape
• Color
• Value

An element of art.  The lightness and darkness of an object.

• Line
• Shape
• Color
• Value

A type of line that defines both the outer edge and the inner details of an object.

• Contour Line
• Outline
• Geometric Shape
• Organic Shape

A type of line that defines only the outer edge of an object.

• Contour LIne
• Outline
• Geometric Shape
• Organic Shape

A natural, free flowing shape.

• Contour Line
• Outline
• Geometric Shape
• Organic Shape

A shape with straight edges or perfect circles.

• Contour LIne
• Outline
• Geometric Shape
• Organic Shape