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 Elements of Art
These are basic elements that are used by
artist in creating art; they are what you use to
create an aesthetically pleasing work. When we
make art, we need to understand and apply
these seven elements of art;
Line
a mark made
by a tool such as
a brush, pen or
stick. The Shaft of a Dead Man
(Cave of Lascaux)
Shape
a flat,
enclosed area
that has two
diameters, Pyramid of Giza
length and
width.
Color
is one of the
most dominant
elements.
Lady and the Unicorn of Tapestry
1506-151
Value
degrees of
lightness and
darkness.
Judgement of Paris
(370-330 B.C.)
Form
objects that are
three-
dimensional
having length, Queen Nefertiti, painted lime?stone
width and 18th Dynasty
height. 1375-1557 B.C.
Texture
describes the
feel of an actual
surface.
Venus of Willendorf
28,000 B.C.E. – 25,000 B.C.E
Space
is used to
create the
illusion of depth.
Tomb of the Diver, Paestrum
480 BCE
 Principles of Art
These are the standards or rules to be
observed by artist in creating works of Art;
they are how to create and organize Artwork.
When elements are utilized with the principles
in mind, outstanding artwork is created.
 Balance
a distribution of
visual weight on
either side of the
vertical axis. Rose Window from the
North transcept
 Contrast
the arrangement of
opposite elements in a
composition so as
to create visual
Egyptian painting
interest.
(small vs. large figures)
 Emphasis
uses to make
certain parts of an
artwork stand out.
Court of the Empress Theodora
Movement
how the eye
moves through the
composition.

Myron the Discobulus 450 BC

 Pattern
the repetition of
specific visual
elements such as a
unit of shape or
form. Griffin and Arimaspian-
Ancient Greek Paintin
 Rhythm
regular repetition
of, or alternation in
elements to create
cohesiveness and
Villa of
interest.
Mystery
 Unity
visually pleasing
agreement among
the elements in a
design. Mosaic of Head of Alexander
ACTIVITY 1
To figure out the elements
and principles of art, Arrange
the jumbled letters to form
the correct word.
1. INLE 8. PEHAS
2. LANCBEA 9. TRACONST
4. VEMONEMT 10. SISPHAME
5. ROMF 11. EULVA
6. MHTYHR 12.TERNPAT
7. CEPSA 13. XTETERU
14. INUTY
Th a n k
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