BASIC ELEMENTS OF ART: line, shape, form, value, color & texture

1. LINE: mark made with a moving pointed tool. There are five basic lines What do they transmit? or what words would

describe them? Vertical: static, inactive, stable, motionless,

dignity and formality Horizontal: calm, peaceful, tranquil, rest,

content and relaxed Diagonal: unstable, movement, active Zigzag: tension, crazy, chaotic Curved: elegant, softness, movement

We also have: Implied lines: series of points that the

viewer’s eyes automatically connect Outline: Line that shows or creates the outer

edge of an object only Contour lines: defines the edges and surface

ridges of an object Calligraphy/Calligraphic lines: Calligraphy

means beautiful writing . Calligraphic lines are lines that go from thick to thin in ONE stroke.

GESTURE LINES: expressive line, transmits a mood or a feeling. Very little detail. Usually done very quickly as well.

SHAPE SHAPE: a two dimensional area that is defined

in some way ( you can tell what it is) GEOMETRIC SHAPES: can be described using a

mathematical formula like a circle a square, a rectangle & a triangle. You can combine these and create a trapezoid a pentagon an octagon, an oval etc.

FREE FORM: irregular and uneven forms, their outline can be curved or angular.

ORGANIC SHAPES: are often found nature, can also be irregular and uneven, but can also be symmetrical

In art work, the shapes or forms themselves are called Positive space/shape

and the spaces or shapes around or in between an object/subject are called negative shapes/space

Next element of art : FORM FORM: is any object that has 3 dimensions ( length, width, and

depth) In order to be able to represent a 3 dimensional object on a 2D

surface (paper), you must use changes in value (how dark or light it is )

VALUE: how dark or light something is Highlights are your brightest spots. To create values we can use a variety of shading techniques. SHADING: is the use of light and dark values to create the illusion of

form. HATCHING: shading using small diagonal parallel lines all in the

same direction CROSSHATCHING: shading using crisscrossing lines BLENDING: artists blend by changing the value little by little ( using

a finger or a blending tool ) STIPPLING: values created by dot patterns, it is also referred to as

pointillism. VALUE CHART: organized arrangement of values from dark to light

or light to dark.

PRINCIPLES OF ARTRules that govern how artists organize the elements of art

VISUAL RHYTHM: created by repeating positive shapes, separated by negative shapes/spaces. Indicates MOVEMENT by REPETITION

MOVEMENT: P of A to create the look and feeling of action, guides the viewer’s eyes throughout the art piece.PATTERN: Decorative and visual repetitionBALANCE: P of A that equalizes elements/forces/objects in art. Balanced work looks like elements are arranged in a satisfying way, Imbalanced work looks like elements should be re-arranged. ( formal/symmetrical, informal/asymmetrical and radial )PROPORTION: concerned with the size relationships of one part to anotherVARIETY: differences, and contrasts, not everything is the sameEMPHASIS: P of A that makes one object/element more dominant over anotherHARMONY: Creates unity by stressing the similarities of separate but related partsUNITY: The quality of wholeness or “oneness” that is achieved through the effective use of elements and principles of art. CONTRAST: ability to create a focal point by using differences in the elements of art

COLOR( intro to art) HUE: the NAME of a color in the color

wheel PRIMARY COLORS: red, yellow, blue Secondary: you create them by mixing 2

primary colors ( R+Y=O, B+Y=G, B+R=V) TERTIARY: Adding more of one of the

primary colors to an already mixed secondary ( RedViolet, RedOrange, YellowGreen, YellowOrange, etc)

COLOR: Element of art that is derived from reflected light

TINT: when you combine color and white. You

MUST always add color TO the white. TONE: When you add black and white ( gray) to a color SHADE: When you combine a color with black.

(black can be overpowering so use a little amount at once)

COMPLIMENTARY colors: colors directly OPPOSITE from each other in the color wheel.

INTENSITY CHART: is one where you create a range of values using ONLY 2 complimentary colors.

COLOR cont…..Intro to art

LAST ELEMENT OF ART: TEXTURE

TEXTURE: element of art that refers to how things feel if you actually touch them ( tactile texture or real texture) , or how they might feel if touched ( visual texture ) rough or smooth.

Invented texture: Texture that is made up, it doesn’t exist, but it gives you the illusion of what it might feel like

Simulated/visual texture: would be a drawing or painting of something with real texture.