Elements Of Design Flashcards
Form
3-D, encloses volume
Texture
Used to determine the surface of objects, painters use color and value contrasts to simulate texture
Space
Illusion of depth, perspective
Value
Refers to the light or dark quality of a color or shape in a painting
Balance
Directs the viewers gaze throughout the picture
Unity
Combines the principles of design and the physical aspects of a painting to create a single harmonious work
Contrast
Using opposites of color, value, or shape to create interest
Rhythm
Established when elements of the composition such as curves, angles or lines are repeated
Movement
Directs the viewers gaze to the center of interest through the use of colors, lines, textures, and shapes
Shape
2-D, If a line crosses over itself, the enclosed area is called a shape