Elements of ArtThe basic components used by the artist when producing works of art.

LineShapeFormColorTextureValueSpace

LineA moving point.

Zig ZagStraightCurvedCurvyDiagonalVerticalHorizontal

Line

ShapeA defined space; either by a line or other element.

Shape

FormA 3 dimensional defined space.

Form

ColorReflected light.

Color

TextureThe way something looks or feels.

Texture

ValueThe lightness or darkness of a color.

Value

SpaceThe area around, above, below, between or within things.

Space

Principals of DesignCertain qualities inherent in the choice and arrangement of the elements of art in an artwork.

PatternProportion

Repetition BalanceEmphasis Unity or

HarmonyMovement RhythmVariety

Pattern A way of combining the elements of art to create a repeating sequence.

Pattern

Repetition A way of combining the elements of art so that the same elements are used over and over again.

Repetition

Emphasis A way of combining the elements of art so that a forcefulness gives importance or dominance or weight to some feature in an artwork.

Emphasis

Movement A way of combining the elements of art so that the arrangement of the artwork create a sense of motion.

Movement

Variety A way of combining the elements of art in involved ways to achieve intricate and complex relationships.

Variety

Proportion A way of combining the elements of art to create a relationship of one part to another with respect to size.

Proportion

BalanceA way of combining the elements of art to create visual equilibrium.

Balance

Unity or HarmonyA way of combining the elements of art to create a wholeness or oneness throughout the artwork.

Unity or Harmony

Rhythm A way of combining the elements of art to create a visual temps or beat.

Rhythm