Elements of Art and Principles of Photography

An element of art defined by a point moving in space. It

may be two-or three-dimensional, descriptive, implied, or

abstract.

• Space

• Lines

• Shape

• Form

An element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses

volume; includes height, width AND depth (as in a cube, a

sphere, a pyramid, or a cylinder). It may also be free

flowing.

• Emphasis

• Space

• Form

• Shape

A way of combining elements to add a feeling of

equilibrium or stability to a work of art. Major types are

symmetrical and asymmetrical.

• Emphasis

• Balance

• Texture

• Contrast

The lightness or darkness of tones or colors.

• Texture

• Intensity

• Color

• Value

An element of art by which positive and negative areas are

defined or a sense of depth achieved in a work of art .

• Balance

• Emphasis

• Space

• Movement

The name of a color. Like Red, Blue of Green

• Hue

• Value

• Space

• Intensity

The quality of brightness and purity.

• Hue

• Value

• Color

• Intensity

An element of art that refers to the way things feel, or look

as if they might feel if touched.

• Value

• Proportion

• Texture

• Balance

A principle of design that indicates movement, created

by the careful placement of repeated elements in a work

of art to cause a visual tempo or beat.

• Rhythm

• Proportion

• Harmony

• Gradation

A way of combining elements to stress the differences

between those elements.

• Proportion

• Gradation

• Emphasis

• Variety