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Art Elements & Principles Guide

Elements of Art 1. Space refers to positive space, which is enclosed within a shape, and negative space, which is the space outside the shape. 2. Lines can be curved, dotted, broken, vertical, horizontal, or diagonal and convey different meanings. For example, horizontal lines suggest calmness while diagonal lines create a sense of action. 3. Shapes are two-dimensional figures with height and width, like geometric, organic, or abstract shapes. Forms are three-dimensional with height, width, and depth.

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Art Elements & Principles Guide

Elements of Art 1. Space refers to positive space, which is enclosed within a shape, and negative space, which is the space outside the shape. 2. Lines can be curved, dotted, broken, vertical, horizontal, or diagonal and convey different meanings. For example, horizontal lines suggest calmness while diagonal lines create a sense of action. 3. Shapes are two-dimensional figures with height and width, like geometric, organic, or abstract shapes. Forms are three-dimensional with height, width, and depth.

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Elements of Art

1. Space

In visual arts, space pertains to emptiness which may either be positive space or negative
space. Positive space refers to a part which is enclosed in a shape, while negative space
refers to the opposite part which the shape is enclosing.
2. Line

In visual arts, a line is a series of connected points. It may come in two characteristics:
form – curved, dotted, or broken lines; and direction – vertical, horizontal, or diagonal
lines. Different types of lines may convey different meanings. For example, a horizontal
line usually suggests calmness, vertical lines may convey strength, diagonal lines create an
impression of action, curved lines create an expression of gradual change of direction, and
circular line may pertain an abrupt change of direction.
3. Shape and Form

Shape is an area that is enclosed by a line or lines. Shapes are two dimensional figures
with height and width. There are different kinds of shapes and these are geometric shapes
(triangle, squares, rectangle, etc.), organic shapes (shapes found in nature, e.g. shape of a
leaf or cloud), abstract shapes (asymmetrical and free flowing shapes). Meanwhile, forms
are three dimensional figures. Its dimensions are height, width, and volume. Unlike
shapes, it has more depth.

4. Color
In visual arts, color is associated with the natural phenomenon in our environment.
Scientifically, when a light passes through a prism, it will produce different hues of
different wavelengths. These colors may pertain to lightness,
darkness, coolness, or warmth.
5. Value
In visual arts, value is considered a property of a color which pertains to its lightness or
darkness.
6. Texture
In visual arts, texture is the element that appeals to our sense of feel on things,
rough, smooth, bumpy, or slippery. It pertains to the surface of an art piece.

Principles of Art

1. Proportion
Proportion refers to the relationship of the size of elements in a body of art. For example, when drawing a human
standing beside a house, it is important to ensure that the size of the human is proportional to the size of the house.
2. Harmony
In visual arts, harmony is the unity of the artwork, specifically about the arrangement of the related elements.

3. Variety
In other terms, variety may be referred to as diversity. This means adding multiple, different elements to break the
monotony of an artwork and make it more interesting.

4. Movement
In arts, movement is the illusion of motion in a painting, sculpture design, or in a piece of art.
5. Rhythm
This refers to the repetition of certain elements to produce a pattern. In visual arts, repeated design elements may create
a certain flow and may lead the viewer’s eyes.
6. Balance
Balance refers to the even and equal distribution of elements.

7. Emphasis

Emphasis is a principle which may refer to the greater impact given on a certain
element.

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