Art 1_Elements of Art/Principals of Art

A mark made by a moving point. Could be thick or thin

• Shape

• Texture

• Line

• Movement

Lightness and darkness in shading (tone)

• Harmony

• Space

• Color

• Value

The character of the surface created by the response of vision ot the wavelength of light. Also: hue, value and intensity.

• Color

• Texture

• Value

• Shape

The repetition or dominance of the elements of composition.

• Movement

• Space

• Rhythm

• Shape

The actual or visual feel of any surface (How rough or smooth)

• Figurative

• Surrealism

• Rhythm

• Texture

Any area described by an outline or contrasts with its background because of a difference in color, value, or texture.

• Shape

• Space

• Expressionism

• Balance

A feeling of equality in weight, attention, or attraction in a work of art (asymmetrical an symmetrical).

• Space

• Harmony

• Balance

• Unity

Showing variation or difference in the elements of composition.

• Variety

• Movement

• Proportion

• Harmony

The comparison of size, number, and position of the elements with a work of art.

• Line

• Landscape

• Proportion

• Rhythm

The implied feeling of life and activity in the picture area. The indication of eye travel through the picture are surface

• Balance

• Unity

• Value

• Movement