Mrs. Sit's Elements & Principles of Art
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Color | The response of vision to wavelengths of light |
| Line | A symbol of direction: the boundaries of shape |
| Shape | A 2D area enclosed by a line that establishes contour |
| Form | A shape that has or appears to have volume or looks 3D |
| Value | The degree of lightness and darkness |
| Texture | The way an artwork feels or appears to the touch |
| Space | That which is around and between forms, shapes, or lines |
| Rhythm | A visual beat, repeated pattern - regular or irregular |
| Balance | Equalibrium |
| Movement | Arrangement of the elements to lead the viewer's eye through the artwork |
| Emphasis | To place greater attraction; focus is on the most important part of the artwork |
| Proportion | Size or quantity relationships |
| Variety | Difference |
| Unity | Harmony; A sense of oneness or "wholeness" |
| Elements of Art | The basic building blocks of every artwork |
| Principles of Design | The tools for arranging the Elements of Art to achieve an effective work of art |
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