Elements of Art

A mark made by a pointed tool such as a brush, pen or stick; a moving point; 1-D.

• Period

• Line

• Graphics

• Shape

A 2-D flat enclosed area that has length and width. Can be both geometric and organic.

• Shape

• Line

• Form

• Space

These are 3-D objects having length, width and depth. They can be viewed from many sides and take up space and volume.

• Shape

• Area

• Clay

• Form

This is one of the most dominant elements. It is created by light! The sensations on the eye as a result of the way objects reflect or emit light.

• Luster

• Shade

• Values

• Color

The degrees of darkness or lightness is called.

• Shades

• Color

• Values

• Shadows

Describes the feel of an actual surface. The surface quality of an object; can be real or implied, tactile or visual.

• Contrast

• Texture

• Thin

• Line

In art is used to create the illusion of depth. It can be 2-D or 3-D, negative or positive.

• Space

• Area

• Width

• Texture