Elements of Art

A continuous mark made with a moving tool.

• Line

• TEXTURE

• Shape

• Form

These are the building blocks for creating art.

• Form

• Texture

• Shape

• Color

This refers to the way things feel, or look as they might feel if touched.

• Line

• Texture

• Value

• Form

This is the element of art that is sometimes called shape in three dimensions.

• Form

• Line

• Shape

• Texture

This is the element of art that is the area between, around, above, below or

within things.

• Space

• Line

• Form

• Value

This element of art refers to the lightness and darkness of an object.

• Shade

• Color

• Line

• Value

This element refers to the wavelength of reflected light.

• Line

• Shape

• Color

• Texture

This is concerned with the size relationships of one part to another.

• Emphasis

• Variety

• Proportion

• Balance

This term refers to the quality of wholeness or oneness that is achieved through the effective use of the elements and principles of art.

• Unity

• Balance

• Proportion

• Rhythm

Uses lots of different shapes, colors, forms, textures, etc. might be used to make the work more interesting.

• Emphasis

• Balance

• Variety

• Rhythm