Elements of Art

Front

The path of a moving point. These define the edges of shapes and forms.

Back

Line

Front

The illusion of objects having depth on the two-dimensional surface.

Back

Space

Front

An area enclosed by line. It is two-dimensional and can be geometric, organic, or amorphous.

Back

Shape

Front

This is three-dimensional. It occupies space or gives the illusion that they occupy space.

Back

Form

Front

The most expressive element of art and is seen by the way light reflects off of a surface.

Back

Color

Front

The actual surface feel of an area or the simulated appearance of roughness, smoothness or many others.

Back

Texture

Front

The lightness or darkness of a surface. It is often referred to when shading but is also important in the study of color.

Back

Value

Front

Which Element of Art best describes all three images shown?

Back

Color

Front

Which Element of Art best describes all three images shown?

Back

Line

Front

Which Element of Art best describes all three images shown?

Back

Value