| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Line | A mark of greater length than width |
| Shape | An area enclosed by a line or series of lines |
| Form | A shape that has or appears to have depth (volume or a third dimension) |
| Color | The response of vision to the wavelengths of light |
| Value | The amount of light reflected by a surface. |
| Texture | The way an artwork feels or appears to feel to the touch. |
| Space | The volume taken up by and surrounding forms or shapes. |
| Unity | The whole artwork "working". All of the elements working together to create a pleasing whole. |
| Movement | Arrangement of the elements to lead the viewer's eye around the composition (artwork) instead of having it remain fixed. |
| Balance | Equilibrium. Any of the elements can be arranged to create this symetrically or asymetrically |
| Variety | Difference |
| Emphasis | Drawing special interest to the most important part of an artwork. |
| Rhythm | A visual "beat" A pattern regularly or irregularly repeated |
| Proportion | Size or quantity relationships |
| Principles of Design | Ways the elements of art can be arranged to achieve effective art works |
| Elements of Art | The basic "building blocks" of every artwork |
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