ELEMENTS OF ART

Elements of Art: Visual

• Elements of Art are generally produced when

something is done to the medium after the
technique is carried out, it must be
underscored, however, that all works require
all elements to be present.
 Line
• line Refers to a point moving at an
identifiable Path- it has length and direction.
• although line is “simple” it has variation in
view of its orientation/direction, shape and
thickness
• these variations import not only the visual
elements into the artwork, but also suggest
meaning or message being conveyed by the
artist.
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• Horizontal Lines- refers to the orientation of the line.
• are normally associated with rest or calm
• often connote a
visual sense of
Being parallel to the
Ground.
• vertical lines- connotes elevation or height.
• These line
communicates
stability and
firmness.
• Diagonal lines – lines convey movement and
Stability although the progression can be seen.
• Crooked or jagged lines- reminiscent of violence,
conflict or struggle.
• Curved lines- lines that bend or coil. They allude
to softness, grace, flexibility
or even sensuality.
 Shapes and form
• shape and form – are related to each other in the
sense that they define the space occupied by the
object.
• Shape- refers to two dimension. Height and width
• form- refers to three dimension. Height, width,
• and depth.
shapes
• geometric –
shapes
find origin in
mathematical
propositions, as
such, its
transition
and use often
man-made.
• organic- shape are those readily occurring in
nature. Often irregular and asymmetrical.
forms
 A 3-dimensional
object ; Shows an
object in space, the
mass or positive
space it occupies.
space
• Related to shape and form is space. It is
usually inferred from a sense of depth,
whether it is real or simulated.
a. Positive and Negative space
positive space- where shadow is heavily used
Negative space- is the White Space
• 3-dimensional space –
• simulated through a
variety of techniques
such as shading.
an illusion
of three-dimensionality
can be achieved
in a two- dimensional
work.
color
• Color- is perhaps one of the element that
enhances the appeal of an art work.
• Its effect has range, allowing the viewer to make
responses based on memory, emotion and
instinct, among others.
• This element is a
• property of light.
• hue- this dimension of color gives name. it can be subdivided
into:
• Primary colors-
red, yellow and blue
• Secondary colors-
green ,orange and violet
• tertiary colors-
• six in total these hues are achieved
when primary and
secondary are mixed.
• Value- refers to the brightness or darkness of
color.
• Light colors-
Taken as the source
Of light in the
Composition.
• Dark colors
The lack or even
absence of light
• Tint- this is a
• lighter color
Than the normal
value.
• shade- this
is a darker color
than the normal
value
intensity
• Intensity-is the color’s brightness or dullness. It is
identified as the strength of color, whether it is
vivid or muted.
• bright or warm colors- positive energy
• Dull or cool colors- sedate/soothing,
• seriousness or calm
Color hormones
• monochromatic- use the variations of a hue.
• Complementary –
involve
two colors opposite
to each other
in the color wheel.
Since they are at
contrary position.
The reaction is
most intense.
• Analogous- make use of two colors beside
each other in the color wheel.
Triadic colors
Texture
• texture-can be either real or implied. This
element is experienced through the sense of
touch (and sight)

• it is commonly associated with textiles.

• texture in the two dimensional plane- can be
implied using one technique or a combination
of other element of art.
• surface textile- refers to the texture of the
three- dimensional art object.
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