Elements of Art

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What are the building blocks used by artists to create a work of art?

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elements of art, the elements of art

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What is a mark with greater length than width that can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal; straight or curved; thick or thin?

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line, a line

Front

What is a closed line that can be geometric, like squares and circles; or organic? Organic refers to those that are found in nature, such as plants, animals, and rocks.

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shape

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What are three-dimensional shapes expressing length, width, and depth? Examples include balls, cylinders, boxes, and pyramids.

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forms

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What is the area between and around objects?

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space

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The space around objects is called what? This can also refer to the feeling of depth.

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negative space

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What is the light reflected off of objects?

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color

Front

The name of a color is called what?

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hue

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How light or dark a color is called what?

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value

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Pure light

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white