Elements and Principles of Art

A mark made by a pointed tool such as a brush, pen or stick; a moving point.

• Shape

• Line

• Form

Objects that are three-dimensional having length, width and height. They can be viewed from many sides.

• Shape

• Texture

• Form

A flat, enclosed area that has two dimensions, length and width.

• Shape

• Texture

• Color

It is created by light.

• Value

• Texture

• Color

It is the degrees of lightness or darkness.

• Value

• Texture

• Space

Describes the feel of an actual surface. The surface quality of an object, can be real or implied.

• Unity

• Texture

• Space

It is used to create the illusion of depth.

• Unity

• Contrast

• Space

Visually pleasing agreement among the elements in a design.

• Unity

• Contrast

• Balance

The arrangement of opposite element in a composition so as to create visual interest.

• Variety

• Contrast

• Balance

It includes different elements (colors, shapes, lines & textures) and is used in design to create visual interest.

• Variety

• Movement

• Balance