Elements of Design Flashcards
is the organization of the elements of art which aims to achieve
order and beauty
Design
it is the most basic element of design
line
name the 4 types of lines
- straight lines
- diagonal lines
- zigzag lines
- curved lines (wavy and twisting)
A _____ has a wide range of uses. It connects objects, forms patterns,
and indicates movements
line
When lines are connected, a _________ is formed
shape
When a shape becomes
three-dimensional, it is called _______
form
sits flat and has only width and height and it is
also called __________
2D image
it has depth, which is
its width, plus length and height that make it three dimensional, and it is
called ___________
3D image
_____________ shapes are what most people would usually
think of when the topic is about shape
Geometric/Inorganic
______________ shapes are shapes found in nature such as flowers
and butterflies
Natural/Organic
___________ are simplified versions of natural/organic shapes such
as icons, signs, and symbols
Abstract shapes
why are shapes important in art?
. Recognizing shapes helps the artists
in their artworks
is the physical magnitude of an object
size
refers to the
physical extent, or simply how big or small an object is
magnitude
The tactile quality of a surface is called ______________
texture
