Elements and Principles of Art

It refers to precise, regular, angular geometric shapes that are mathematically consistent.

• Shapes

• Geometric Form

• Space

• Value

It is the surface quality of an object, which can be smooth, rough, bumpy, or any other texture.

• Color

• Value

• Texture

• Form

It is the area between and around objects.

• Space

• Value

• Form

• Shape

It refers to the degree of perceivable lightness of tones within an image.

• Value

• Space

• Form

• Texture

It is the uniform repetition of any of the elements of art or any combination thereof.

• Movement

• Balance

• Emphasis

• Pattern

This can be symmetrical or asymmetrical.

• White Space

• Emphasis

• Variety

• Balance

It is the portion of a page left unmarked and also referred to as negative space

• Hierarchy

• Harmony

• White Space

• Unity

It is used to create a sense of motion or direction in a work of art.

• Balance

• Movement

• Repetition

• Contrast

Harmony is achieved when the elements of an artwork come together in a unified way.

• True

• False

It is necessary that a white space must always be white.

• True

• False