Elements of Art and Principles of Design

Showing visual weight – something is either symmetrical or asymmetrical.

Showing size relationships

Something that grabs attention

Showing different types

Joining parts together

Repeating lines, shapes, colors, or symbols

Creating motion

The pigment of an object that the eye sees. Reflected or absorbed light. Examples are: primary, secondary, warm, and cool.

The path of a point moving through space. Examples are: straight, curved, and zig-zag.

.       A 2D enclosed area of space created by lines or other elements. Examples are squares, circles, and triangles.