The elements of art

Front

the areas around the positive space, usually the background

Back

negative space

Front

a moving dot; can be different thickness and directions,

Back

Line

Front

an area inside a closed line that
has 2 measurements, length and width

(2D).

Back

shape

Front

An object that has 3 measurements. (3D) length, width, and height

Back

form

Front

An area inside and outside, above and below an area.

Back

space

Front

how and object feels or appears to feel

Back

texture

Front

How an object appears to feel is called

Back

implied texture

Front

Using your hands and eyes together effectively to create or function?

Back

fine motor skills

Front

Art that tells a story

Back

narrative

Front

Art that has a specific purpose or use

Back

functional