Elements of Art

Front

An element of art that refers to the lightness and darkness of a color.

Back

value

Front

A flat figure created when actual or implied lines surround a space-can be geometric or organic

Back

shape

Front

Element of art produced when a wavelength of light strikes an object and reflects back to the eyes.

Back

color

Front

Colors that are directly opposite on the color wheel. When mixed together, they make neutral gray or brown.

Back

complementary

Front

In art, this is the name for the outline of a shape or form that defines the visible edges of an object being drawn.

Back

Contour lines

Front

This element refers to distance or depth in artwork.

Back

Space

Front

This element is derived (comes from) reflected light.

Back

Color

Front

This element gives reference to lighting or shadows.

Back

Value

Front

Creation of a pattern simulating varying degrees of solidity or shading by using small dots

Back

Stippling

Front

Drawing of fine lines in close proximity especially to give an effect of shading

Back

Hatching