Art elements Flashcards
How many different art elements are there?
9
Define texture
Texture is how something feels if you touch it. Everything physical has a texture but it can be actual or stimulated.
Define form
Form is 3-dimensional and has length, width and depth.
Define light
Light rays are a form of energy that illuminate 3D artwork.
Define line
Line is a length that connects points together, longer than it is wide. They often define the edges of a form and guide the eye around the piece.
Define sound
Sound is something that can be heard as a part of an art work.
Define time
Time is the duration of an event or experience in art.
Define colour
Colour is light reflected off objects, we give colours names to tell the difference between them.
Define tone
Tone is the difference between light ad dark. AKA value.
Define shape
Shape is two-dimensional. it is the space inside a closed line.
Name the art elements
- Line
- Shape
- Form
- Tone
- Texture
- Colour
- Light
- Sound
- Time
What are art elements?
Elements of art are stylistic features that are included within an art piece to help the artist communicate their intentions
