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Elements & Principles of Art
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- 1The symbols of directions, of simple forms and the boundaries of shapes.Line
- 2A visually perceived area of value, color or line, two-dimensional or three-dimensional.Shape
- 3This is around and between forms.Space
- 4The degree of lightness or darkness.Value
- 5The response of vision to wave lengths of light.Color
- 6The surface quality of a shape or form.Texture
- 7All of the visual elements according to the principles, the total work of art.Form
- 8UnityThe characteristic that pulls together all the elements of a composition into a total visual statement of oneness.
- 9HarmonyThe agreement among parts of a composition tending to produce consistency. It is the selection and arrangements of consistent objects and ideas to produce
the impression of unity. - 10ContrastThe sharp difference of size, shape, color, value or texture among parts of a composition.
- 11VariationA condition of diversity that eliminates sameness.
- 12EmphasisThe stressing or calling attention to some part of an arrangement. It implies dominance and subordination in a composition.
- 13ProportionThe comparative relationship between a whole and its parts and among the parts themselves.
- 14RhythmThe regular recurrence of similarities and differences with accented motion.
- 15BalanceAn arrangement in which equal forces neutralize each other, the state of equilibrium.
- 16TransitionA merging of one thing with another
without a definite break. - 17RepetitionUsing the same element or motif more than once in one or more directions. It is a form of continuity.
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- Descrição
- Elements are the tools, whereas the principles are the ways of using the tools. By knowing these the student will better understand the basic framework of the language of art.
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- Robin Klaus
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