Art elements and Principles Flashcards
7 elements
- Line
- Shape
- Form
- Value
- Space
- Color
- Texture
Line
and element of art defined by a point moving in space. can be 3d, 2d, descriptive, implied, or abstract
Shape
and element of art that is 2d, flat, limited to height and weight
Form
an element of art that is 3d and encloses volume. includes height, width, and depth. form may be free flowing
Value
the lightness and darkness of tones or colors. white is the lightest, and black is the darkest.
Space
organizes space elements in a compostition
color
an element of art made up of three properties: hue, value, and intensity
texture
and element of art that refers to the way things feel, or look as though how they may feel if touched
types of form
geometric abstract naturalistic non- representational biomorphic
Geometric Form
very structural forms
Abstract form
not realistic, but based off an actual subject
naturalistic form
very free forming, non-geometric
non representational form
forms that have no shape and can not be described
bio morphic form
based off irregular abstract forms found in nature
Principles of art
balance empathizes contrast rhythm unity movement pattern