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Beginning Art Terms
elements and principles of art
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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