The Elements of Art are considered the building blocks or ingredients of art. They are what the artist has to work with.
The Principle of Design are what we use to organize the Elements, the tools to make Art. The elements of art are the following: Line. A continuous mark made by a moving point. Color. Gives art life. Form: A 3D object in a 2 dimensional space. Space. the distance between objects. Texture. the feel of an object. Balance. how things are spaced. Emphasis. the focal point of an object. Contrast. a huge difference between objects. Rhythm. movement of an object. Pattern. Repetition of a pattern. Unity. when the entire image works. Variety. switchin' things up to make a better picture. Proportion. scale. |
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