The Elements of Art
Line: A line is a path made by a moving point in space. It is one-dimensional and can vary in width, direction, and length.
Shape: Shapes are flat enclosed areas that are 2D. Artists use both geometric and organic shapes.
Texture: Texture describes the surface quality of an object. Artists use both actual texture "how things feel" and implied texture (how things look like they feel).
Value: Value describes the lightness and darkness of a surface.
Space: Space is used to create the illusion of depth within a piece of artwork. It can also refer to the positive and negative space between, around, or within objects.
Form: Forms are three-dimensional (length width, height) and can be viewed from many angles. Forms have volume and take up space.
Color: Color is perceived by the way light reflects off a surface. There are three properties of color: hue (color name), intensity (strength/purity), and value (lightness and darkness).
Shape: Shapes are flat enclosed areas that are 2D. Artists use both geometric and organic shapes.
Texture: Texture describes the surface quality of an object. Artists use both actual texture "how things feel" and implied texture (how things look like they feel).
Value: Value describes the lightness and darkness of a surface.
Space: Space is used to create the illusion of depth within a piece of artwork. It can also refer to the positive and negative space between, around, or within objects.
Form: Forms are three-dimensional (length width, height) and can be viewed from many angles. Forms have volume and take up space.
Color: Color is perceived by the way light reflects off a surface. There are three properties of color: hue (color name), intensity (strength/purity), and value (lightness and darkness).