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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
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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?
1. Direction Three Basic Properties of Line
2. Measure Three Basic Properties of Line
3. Character Three Basic Properties of Line
Geometric Shapes vs. Organic Shapes Rectilinear Shapes and Curvilinear Shapes
Open Form vs. Closed Form What are these examples of?
Color Wheel Primary Colors Secondary Colors Intermediate Colors Neutrals
Color Schemes Are used as a guide to find groups of colors that consistently look good together
Ways to Achieve Value Stippling Hatching Crosshatching
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?
Space deep vs. shallow space
Ways to achieve space 1. Less Detail 2. Value Changes 3. Overlapping 4. Warm and Cool Colors 5. Size Change