Elements and

Principles of Art
Assignment #2 Art appreciation

By: Aubrey Mae Pulido

 Art revolves around us
Art transcends mere visual expression. It is a profound language that
communicates ideas, experiences, imagination, and thought-provoking subjects.
Just like the phrase, Art is more than what meets the eye. It goes beyond aesthetics
and technique. It can evoke emotions, provoke thought, and inspire action. It
represents more than just its physical form. It encapsulates stories, memories, and
cultural contexts. Each brushstroke, sculpture, or photograph carries layers of
significance.
Well, art originates from personal experiences, it has the power to resonate
universally. It speaks to themes like love, loss, identity, and the human condition.
Aside from that, Art invites viewers to engage emotionally, intellectually, and
spiritually. It invites interpretation, reflection, and dialogue.
In short, we as a viewer can thorough Look, See, Think. Like when we encounter art in
national museum, we first look with our eyes, then truly see by observing details, and
finally think by drawing on our existing knowledge and emotions.
In all, art is a bridge between the tangible and the intangible—a vessel for human
expression, connection, and exploration. Art in short is why we live.
 Objectives

Elements of Art Art Principles

The building blocks of an art Artist way in creating art
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Elements of
Art

Building blocks of an art

 7 Elements of Art

Line
Space
Value
Shape

Color
Texture Form
 Line
Line is a mark with greater
length than width. Lines can be
horizontal, vertical, or diagonal;
straight or curved; thick or thin.
Shapes
Shape is a closed line. Shapes can
be geometric, like squares and
circles; or organic, like free-form or
natural shapes. Shapes are flat
and can express length and width
 Forms Space Color
Space is the area Color is light reflected off of
Forms are three-
between and around objects. Color has three
dimensional shapes
objects. The space main characteristics: hue
expressing length,
around objects is of- (the name of the color, such
width, and depth. Balls,
ten called negative as red, green, blue, etc.),
cylinders, boxes, and
space; negative space value (how light or dark it is),
pyramids are forms.
has shape. Space can and intensity (how bright or
also refer to the feeling dull it is)
of depth.
 Texture
Texture is the surface quality
that can be seen and felt.
Textures can be rough or
smooth, soft or hard. Textures
do not always feel the way
they look;
Value
Value defines how light or dark
a given color or hue can be.
Values are best understood
when visualized as a scale or
gradient, from dark to light.
 Elements of An Art
The significance of elements of art are evident around us as we use symbols to
communicate and convey different meaning for understanding. Like the application of
color , we think of a serene landscape with rolling hills (organic shapes) with green
trees and blue skies. rich with meaning. Each hue carries emotions and associations.
Colors are used to evoke mood and context. Texture also adds depth for us to feel the
tactiles and sensory though visuals. Imagine a rough canvas in a painting of rugged
mountains or a glossy finish on a ceramic vase. Then with the help of light and shadow,
High contrast can evoke drama, while subtle gradations create softness in what we are
trying to portray. Lastly, Space and form can also contribute to illusions and to the
background of the subject. In summary, elements of art are the used method in art,
but art is always a conversation between the artist and the viewer. Each interpretation
is unique, influenced by personal experiences, culture, and emotions.
Principles
of Art
 7 Elements of Art

Line Value
Space
Shape

Color
Texture Form
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 Principles of Art
The principles of art are the guidelines that artists use to organize the elements of
art in their compositions. They help to create meaning, emotion, and impact in a
visual language. In my opinion, the principles of art are important because they can
enhance the quality and effectiveness of any artwork, regardless of the style,
medium, or genre.
THANK YOU!