Elements and Principles of Art

Elements and Principles of Art

1. Elements of Art By: Mr. Ian Amiel RdS . Mercado, LPT

2. Line Line can represent an actual line, a person, or a building. Artists use lines to define and encloses spaces. A line can appear in many forms, it could be thick or thin; straight, wavy, curved, or angular; continuous or broken;dotted , dashed, or a combination of any of these. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.…………………………………………..

3. Shape and Form Shapes are defined by artists using lines and contrasts in color and texture. Shapes can figure like animals, plants, human figures, mountains and other forms.

4. Value/Tone This refers to the use of light and dark within a piece of art. The contrast between the two can create depth. This shown in shading a portion of the drawing of an object to make it appear 3D.

5. It is produced when artists use various pigments and dyes to create a range of different hues which the viewer’s eyes and brain interpret as colors. Color

6. Texture Roughness or smoothness in visual arts or the actual surface feel of a work of art or craft. The surface of the object can be manipulated as to how the artist wishes it to appear.

7. S P A C E Refers to the physical space within objects and the area that separates them. The area occupied by objects is called “positive space”; the area between the objects is often referred to as “negative space”

8. Principles of Art

9. Rhythm and Movement Art refers to the repetition of a motif or elements of art at regular or irregular intervals. Rhythm and Movement Rhythm and Movement Rhythm and Movement >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<

10. B A L A N C E Symmetrical balance – Art elements are evenly distributed on either sides. Asymmetrical balance –Art elements are unevenly distributed on either sides. Radial Symmetry –Art elements branch off from central point.

11. B A L A N C E Symmetrical balance – Art elements are evenly distributed on either sides.

12. B A L A N C E Asymmetrical balance –Art elements are unevenly distributed on either sides.

13. B A L A N C E Radial Symmetry –Art elements branch off from central point.

14. Emphasis When there is a extraordinary or a different line, color, or shape is placed in the midst of a regular pattern.

15. Harmony Art elements complement one another.

16. Unity There is a sense of oneness, wholeness or order in a work of art. (Good combination)

17. V a r i e t y It is achieved by using different shapes, lines, colors, and other elements of art. (Diversity or Contrast)

18. P Relationship of certain elements to the whole artwork should be considered in order to attain proportion. R R T I O P O O N

19. What is the difference between ‘Elements’ and ‘Principle’ of arts? Elements are considered as the building blocks of art. Principles of art are the rules and techniques that artists use to create works of art. Content Strategy

20. Page 134 (long bond paper) Margin: Half inch Printed Full Name (lower part)