Elements of Art

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A mark with length and direction, created by a point that moves across a surface.

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line

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

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value

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Any three dimensional object that can be measured by height, width and depth is called .

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form

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The element of art that refers to the surface quality of an object or the way something feels such as rough-smooth

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texture

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A flat space created when actual or implied lines surround it. It can be geometric or organic.

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shape

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

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color

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Area in a work of art that catches and holds the viewers attention.

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emphasis

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

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Contour lines

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What is the element of art that is used to create the illusion of 3-dimensions on a 2-dimensional surface?

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Shape

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Line, Shape, Value, Form, Texture, Color, and Space are what?

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Elements of art