Elements and Principles

_______ is the path of the moving dot. These can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal; straight or curved; thick or thin.

• Line

• Shape

• Value

• Form

_________ is an enclosed line. They can be geometric, like squares and circles; or organic, like free-form or natural shapes.

• Form

• Space

• Color

• Shape

________ are three-dimensional shapes expressing length, width, and depth. Sphere, cylinders, boxes, and pyramids are are all examples of these.

• Form
• Shape
• Texture
• Line

_______ is the area between and around objects.  It can also refer to the feeling of depth.

• Form
• Color
• Value
• Space

_________ is light reflected off of objects. This has three main characteristics: hue, value, and intensity (how bright or dull it is).

• Color
• Value
• Shape
• Texture

__________ is the surface quality that can be seen and/or felt.

• Value
• Shape
• Texture
• Form

_________ is the lightness or darkness of tones or colors.

• Value
• Shape
• Texture
• Form

___________ is the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture, and space. ________ can be symmetrical or asymmetrical.

• Shape

• Balance

• Pattern

• Rhythm

_________ is the part of the design that catches the viewer’s attention.

• Emphasis

• Movement

• Pattern

• Variety

___________ is the path the viewer’s eye takes through the work of art, often to focal areas.

• Movement

• Pattern

• Repetition

• Variety