Elements of Arts Flashcards
An element of art that is a mark with greater length than width. It can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal; straight or curved; thick or thin.
Line
Element of art that is a closed line, and can be geometric or organic
Shape
Squares and circles are examples of ________ shapes
geometric
Free-form or natural shapes are examples of ______ shapes
organic
Element of art that are three-dimensional shapes expressing length, width, and depth.
Forms
the area between and around objects
space
The space around objects is often called ___________
negative space
light reflected off of objects
Color
refers to the lightness and darkness of colors
value
the surface quality that can be seen and felt, can be rough or smooth, soft or hard.
Texture