elements and principles of art Flashcards
line
a continuous mark from one point to another
form
has height, width, and depth
space
the area around, between, or within objects
texture
the area’s actual or implied surface quality
value
the range of lightness and darkness
shape
a two dimensional area with recognizable boundary
color
the effect of light reflecting off surfaces
balance
organizing the parts of a composition so the weight feels equally distributed
proportion
size relationships between parts of an artwork
harmony
the sense of oneness or wholeness in a work of art
gradation
introducing differences in the elements of a composition to add interest
emphasis
a design strategy to call attention to a particular place in an artwork
movement
combining elements to produce the appearence of movement
varitey/pattern
repitition of shapes/lines/marks in an artwork
rhythm
the arrangements of parts to create a sense of motion to guide the viewer’s eye
