Question | Answer |
line (elements) | any continuous mark on a page in a specific direction; the notion of direction and movement in a composition |
shape (elements) | a two dimensional area defined by the closing of a line; a recognizable boundary between values, textures, or space - either geometric or organic |
space (element) | area in and around an object, either positive or negative |
form (element) | a three dimensional shape that encloses space and has volume |
value (element) | the lightness or darkness of an area; value gradation creates illusion of three dimensions on a flat surface |
color I.II. (element) | character of surface derived from the response of viewing light reflected from the surface |
I. tone (element) | arrangement of color scheme; involving hue, value, and intensity relationships |
II. color wheel (element) | circular arrangement of hues based on color theory |
texture (element) | expresses the tacticle quality of a surface in two dimensions by using other elements; translates difference in smoothness or roughness into a 2D illusion |
emphasis (principle) | developing point or areas of visual interest;directing the viewers eye - "importance by contrast" |
unity/harmony | all parts relate to each other, one-ness, uncomplicated sense of cohesion by combining similar elements |
variety | contrasting values, shapes, or textures for interest and uniqueness offset of harmony |
movement | shows action by moving the viewers eye toward or away through the piece; using focal points and direction of line |
rhythm | movement through repetition of any element, alternating values, and patterns |
proportion | relationship in size of objects or between parts of one object, stress by enlarging, distorting, or exaggerating elements |
balance | sense of stability, repeating similar shapes; equal weight among shapes. informal/asymmetrical (shapes relating to shape) |