Elements/Principles Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Elements of Design | The building blocks that artists use to create art (shape,form, value, size, texture, line & color). |
Form | 3 dimensional object with height, depth, and weight |
Shape | A design element that includes geometric, organic, or abstract shapes that are 2-dimensional. |
Line | A design element with the major characteristics of length and direction. It can be 2-D as is drawn on paper or 3-D as in sculpture where the artist has used a piece of wire. |
Value | An element of design that relates to the lightness and darkness of a color or tone. |
Size | The relationship of the area occupied by one shape to that of another. |
Texture | How something feels |
Color | An element of art that is derived from reflected light, also called hue. |
Principles of Design | Balance, Unity (Harmony), Movement, Proportion, Emphasis, Rhythm, Variety, are used as guidelines that tell us how to use the Elements of Design to create pleasing designs. |
Balance | A principle of design that refers to how elements are arranged to achieve stability (3 kinds: symmetrical {mirror image}, asymmetrical, and radial{comes from a circular point})Unity |
Unity | Creating a sense of visual oneness in a work of art |
Mvement | A principle of design similar to rhythm, it gives an artwork a sense of motion. |
Proportion | Also called scale refers to the relationships of the size of objects in a body of work. This gives a sense of size seen as a relationship of objects. such as smallness or largeness. |
Emphasis | Also known as focus, in a design is what draws the eye first, before it travels to the rest of the design. |
Rythm | A principle of design that occurs when the elements are repeated over and over again. This principle leads to movement. |
Variety | A principle of design that combines elements to provide interest in an artwork. |
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