Elements & Principles Visual Arts

This element is used in all works of art. It is the path a mark makes through space

• Line

• Space

• Value

• Form

This has two dimensions. It can be geometric or organic

• Line

• Form

• Shape

• Space

This is an empty surface or place in or around a work of art. It can be positive and negative.

• Space

• Value

• Form

• Line

This has three-dimensions.

• Space

• Shape

• Line

• Form

This is when light reflects off objects.

• Color

• Texture

• Space

• Value

This is an area enclosed by a line.

• Form

• Color

• Space

• Shape

This element is a degree of lightness and darkness.

• Space

• Line

• Value

• Texture

This is the way something looks. It can be seen and felt.

• Space

• Line

• Value

• Texture

This refers to the feeling of depth.

• Space

• Shape

• Line

• Form

Hue, value, and intensity are the three main characteristics of ___________.

• Value

• Pattern

• Color

• Emphasis