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Elem. & Prin. of Art
Term | Definition |
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Line | is the path of a point moving through space |
Shape | implies spatial form and is usually perceived as two-dimensional |
Form | depth, length, and width and resides in space, three-dimensional |
Color | comes from the three primaries and black and white. They have three properties – hue, value, and intensity |
Value | refers to relative lightness and darkness and is perceived in terms of varying levels of contrast. |
Texture | refers to the tactile qualities of a surface (actual) or to the visual representation of such surface qualities (implied). |
Space | refers to the area in which art is organized |
Perspective | is representing a volume of space or a 3-dimensional object on a flat surface. |
Pattern | refers to the repetition or reoccurrence of a design element, exact or varied, which establishes a visual beat. |
Rhythm / Movement | refers to the suggestion of motion through the use of various elements. |
Balance | is the impression of equilibrium in a pictorial or sculptural composition, also is often referred to as symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial. |