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LINEthe most basic element of art
a continuous mark made on a surface can vary in ap-pearance (length, width, texture, direction, curve)
five varieties of lines: vertical, horizontal. diagonal, curved, zigzag
SHAPEa two-dimensional self contained defined area of geo-metric (circle, square, triangle, rectangle) or organic
FORMa three-dimensional area of geometric (sphere, cube, pyramid, rectangular prism, cylinder, etc.) or organic
SPACEdefined and determined by shapes and forms
positive space is the shapes and forms. negative space is the empty space around.
VALUEthe lightness or darkness of a color
COLORproduced when light strikes an object and reflects back into the viewer’s eyes
three properties: hue, intensity, and value
TEXTURErefers to the surface quality or “feel” of an object (smooth, rough, soft, etc.)
may be actual or implied
CONTRASTthe differences that can be seen in a work of art.
can be created through the use of color, value, texture, shape, line, or form
UNITYachieved when the components of a work of art are perceived as harmonious, giving the work a sense of completion
BALANCEthe even distribution of visual or physical weight within a work of art.
three types: symmetrical, asymmetrical, radical
MOVEMENTthe manner in which the viewer’s eye flows through a work of art
PA TTERN
PA TTERNthe regular or random repetition of an element, object or motif in a work of art
the regular or random repetition of an element, object or motif in a work of art
the regular or random repetition of an element, object or motif in a work of art
the regular or random repetition of an element, object or motif in a work of art
the regular or random repetition of an element, object or motif in a work of art
RHYTHMthe repetition caused by pattern or organized visual movement
can be regular, irregular or undulating
EMPHASISrefers to the created center of interest, the place in an artwork where your eye first lands