Elements Of Art

Form Lin

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ShapeColorTexture

SpaceValue

LineSimply Defined as a

Moving Dot.3 types:

2 dimensional – which is a line made by a pin-tool or any ceramic tool.

3 dimensional – which is a line that is built up by a coil or other 3-d

application.

Implied – which is a line that is not really there but implies that there is

movement in a drawing. ie – a projectile shot out of a gun hitting a target. This could be done on the

surface of a pot as an applied design.

SpaceDefined as or

refers to Distance or

Area between, around, above

or within things.

It could be described in both 2-dimensional and 3 dimensional applications.

Creating the illusion of depth.

ShapeIs Defined as Enclose space. Shapes could take any shape from traditional shapes to

organic.`

2-D Shapes : Squares, Circles, Ovals, Triangles, Rectangles, Trapezoids,

ect.`

Shapes put together without value could make the illusion of 3-D Shapes.

ValueDefined as the Lightness or

Darkness of a color. Value is

needed to describe volume,

and form.

FormDefined as a 3-

Dimensional Shape. 3-Dimensional & it encloses a space to

form a Form.

Spheres, Cubes, Cones, Pyramids and examples of

various forms. They could also be organic in nature.

TextureRefers to the surface

quality of your artwork.

Smooth, Rough, Soft, Sharp ect.

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-Actual Texture is the actual feel of the surface

of piece.-Simulated Texture is the

illusion of texture on a surface created by the artist. Fake texture.

ColorNeeds light to exist, Without light color

does not exist.

Hue - Name of a color. Yellow, orange, red, green ect.

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Intensity – purity and strength of a color. Brightness or Dullness.

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Value – Lightness or Darkness of a color.

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Tint or Shade – Usually created by adding white or black to

color.