Elements and Principles of Art and Design

A mark from one point to another, the continuation of the dot?

• Shape

• Color

• Line

• Rhythm

A hue, or range of values created by a varying amount of reflected light.

• Value

• Color

• Form

• Space

A range of darks and lights, shadows and highlights, that help make an image look realistic or 3D.

• Color

• Shape

• Value

• Form

A flat, two-dimensional, enclosed area that his width and height. It can be organic or geometric.

• Line

• Shape

• Value

• Form

A three-dimensional object that can be viewed from multiple angles.

• Space

• Color

• Form

• Shape

Visually describes how something feels, can be actual or implied.

• Contrast

• Space

• Value

• Texture

The area used in a piece of art, can be positive or negative.

• Texture

• Shape

• Space

• Balance

The dramatic difference between two adjacent colors or values.

• Contrast

• Balance

• Emphasis

• Texture

The focal point, or created center of interest. The main thing your eyes focus on.

• Space

• Contrast

• Unity

• Emphasis

The way your eye travels through a piece of art.

• Rhythm

• Movement

• Pattern

• Unity