Elements of Art

The elements of art are the parts of an artwork that an artist plans. The elements are color, value, line, shape, form, texture and space.

Understanding the elements and principles of art helps people think and talk about art.

Line

• Definition• Kinds of lines• Why do artist use

lines?

Three Basic Properties of Line

• 1. Direction

Three Basic Properties of Line

• 2. Measure

Three Basic Properties of Line

3. Character

Drawing with Lines

Uses of Line

Shape

Shape vs. Form

Geometric Shapes vs. Organic Shapes Rectilinear Shapes and Curvilinear Shapes

 Positive and Negative Shapes

Form

Open Form vs. Closed Form

What are these examples of?

Color

How We See

Color Moods

Color Wheel

Primary ColorsSecondary Colors

Intermediate ColorsNeutrals

Color Schemes

Are used as a guide to find groups of colors that consistently look good together

Stippling Hatching Crosshatching

Ways to Achieve Value

Viewing Value

This is an example of chiaroscuro which involves using extreme light and dark contrasts within a work of art

Where is the light source?Which area is illuminated?Where are the cast shadows?

Where do you see the most emphasis?

Texture

Space

deep vs. shallow space

Ways to achieve space1. Less Detail2. Value Changes 3. Overlapping4. Warm and Cool Colors5. Size Change