Elements
of ArtLineShapeFormSpaceValueColorTexture
Line
Point
Every line starts with a single point. In Math, a point has no dimensions, just
a position in space. In art, even the smallest point has mass
and can be seen. A work of art can be created by only using
points
Every line starts with a single point. In Math, a point has no dimensions, just
a position in space. In art, even the smallest point has mass
and can be seen. A work of art can be created by only using
points
Pointillist painting by Georges Seurat, French, Sunday Afternoon on the Grand Jatte, 1884-1886
Australian Aboriginal Art
Line A Line is created by connecting Point A_____B. Line has one dimension, length Line has movement It can be geometric or organic Line can have emphasis and contrast Line can show pattern and rhythm Line can show unity Line can show balance (symmetrical or
asymmetrical) It can create a mood or express emotion and it
can have color or texture (line quality)
Organic lines are wavy and curvy. Organic means relating to or derived from living things
Geometric lines are angular and straight
Lines can express moods or emotion through movement. Movement in art means suggested direction or motion
Line can express Mood through Movement
Restful Active Tension Flowing HorizontalDiagonal Vertical Diagonal
Line can show direction (movement) and lead the eye through the composition. Composition refers to the way the parts or elements of a work of art are arranged on the page
Lines create movement in this composition and direct the eye around the page.
Line - Emphasis and Contrast. Contrast is where part of a line is different than the rest of the line. Emphasis means there is a focal point or one part that really stands out from the rest.
Lines can show pattern and rhythm. Pattern is created through repetition of elements. In art visual rhythm refers to the arrangement of a pattern to create movement
Pattern can be regular or irregular
Regular pattern is created when the elements making up the pattern are repeated at regular intervals.
Pattern
Irregular pattern is when the elements
making up the pattern are repeated at irregular intervals
When lines show pattern or rhythm they are unified. Unity is created through repetition. Unity means some elements within the composition are repeated, look good together and tie the composition together.
Line - Movement, repetition, unity
Line can show balance. When we talk about balance in art, we mean visual weight on either side of a line drawn down the middle of a composition. Line 1 shows symmetrical balance. Line 2 shows asymmetrical balance.
1
2
Symmetrical balance means the composition shows an identical mirror image on each side of the line
Asymmetrical balance means the composition is balanced, but the image is not exactly the same on both sides.
Line can be combined with other elements of art such as color to create more interest.
Lines can be textured
Or Lines can be used together to create Texture
Lines can Organize space
Line can be used to Communicate an idea in an advertising campaign
Line - Communicate an idea
Draw on your worksheet: Open Photoshop. 1 Do the line worksheet in your
packet using lines to illustrate each of the Principles of Design. Use the pencil, brush, line tool or pen tool to do exercises 1-9 on an 8.5”X11 document. Save as a JPEG or PDF. Put in the drop box in Moodle.
Meanings of colors
Red anger, passion,blood, war, appetite Blue calm, spiritual, emotional,water, deep Yellow happy, excited, sun, rich, jazz Green calm, nature, peace, money,
sickness Purple royalty, wealth, privilege, passion Orange, bright, unique, happy, sun
Shape Turn to page 1 in your packet
A shape is created by drawing a line starting at point A and ending at point A.
Definition of a shape: an area enclosed by a boundary line
A shape is two dimensional. It has height and length Shapes can be organic or geometric Shapes can be symmetrical or asymmetrical A shape can be representational or non-
representational Shapes can create a figure-ground relationship
Shape It can separate and
organize space into
Positive and negative Shape can sustain
interest Creates figure/ground
relationship
Shape The square was
created by drawing a line beginning at point A and ending at point B creating an enclosed area that has height and length
A.B
Shape
Two dimensional (flat, planar) Organic shapes come from nature and are rounded Geometric shapes are mathematical and have angles
Symmetrical shapes are mirror images when divided in half
Asymmetrical shapes are not mirror images when divided in half
Shape
Representational shapes hold our attention Non-Representational (or non-objective)
shapes are important in design and in the background of compositions.
Representational shapes represent an actual object or being
Non-representational shapes do not represent things, they are just shapes
Shapes can Organize space and create a figure/ground relationship
Shapes create Interest in a composition
Line used with Shapein compositions
Blocks of words can create Shapes
Shapes can create optical illusions
Optical illusion
Shape & Space
Shapes can create Positive & Negative Space
We can talk about the relationship of positive negative space as figure/ground relationships
Space is either Positive or Negative
Positive white space Positive space is
filled up or occupied Negative red space
around the shark It is unoccupied or
empty
Figure/GroundThere are three types of Figure/Ground,
positive/negative space Relationships
1. Stable
2. Reversible
3. Ambiguous
Shape -StableThe two dimensional shape is perceived in an unchanging relationship of positive object against negative background
Shape -Stable
Shape -Stable1910 poster by Emile Preetorius
There is a lot of tension between the figure ground relationship-- which makes this image exciting.
Shape -Reversible
Figure and ground can be focused on equally
Shape -Reversible
Shape -Ambiguous
In some puzzle pictures, one figure may turn out to be made up of another, or of several different pictures.
Simplification from realistic to simplified positive/ negative
Positive/Negative
Turn to page 14 in your packet. Choose 3 words or make up your own. Do 4 thumbnail sketches for each Show the thumbnails to your teacher We will choose the best of each of the 4
and you will draw the best in black marker in the larger rectangles
Worksheet assignment: Find a realistic photograph of a person or an animal . Simplify into a positive/ negative design. Show your teacher and we will crop it and make it into a black and white design. Below is finished “woman”
Magazine Layout Search Pg. 11 Symmetrical balance Asymmetrical balance Radial balance and movement Horizontal Movement Diagonal Movement Vertical Movement Positive/Negative space Repetition/Pattern/Unity Contrast Emphasis or Focal Point Golden Mean layout
