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Beginning Art Terms
elements and principles of art
Term | Definition |
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Line | The path left by a moving point |
Shape | A two dimensional (has height and width) area defined by a boundary |
Form | A three dimensional element which has height, width, and depth |
Space | The open parts between, inside, and around shapes (positive and negative) |
Texture | The way a surface looks and feels (rough, smooth, or soft); invented or actual |
Value | The degree of lightness and darkness a color has |
Color | A common name for all the colors of the spectrum; a hue |
Rhythm | Repeated visual elements in a work or art |
Pattern | Decorative surface design of repeated elements |
Movement | Creating the look and feel of action which guides the viewer’s eye |
Balance | Divisions or equal parts in a work of art (symmetrical, radial, asymmetrical) |
Proportion | The size relationship of one part or feature to another |
Variety | Added interest in a piece of art through diversity or change |
Emphasis | The dominant or focal point of a piece of art, created by difference or contrast |
Harmony | Stresses the similarities of related parts in a work of art |
Unity | The wholeness, oneness, or cohesiveness of a piece of art through effective use of the principles of art |