The Elements of Art and Principles of DesignThe Element of ArtTheelements of artare the basic components of art-making. It isimpossible to create a work of art without using at least one of the sevenelements of art. In order to be successful in art creation, an artist mustbe able to intelligently use the elements of art. Artwork can also beanalyzed according to the use of the elements on a work of art.Theelements of artare the building blocks of all art. Every piece ofart ever created includes one or more of these elements. Learn about line,color, shape, form, value, space and texture.1. Line –A line is an element of art. It is a mark made upon a surface.In order to be a line, the mark’s length must be longer than itswidth. There are many different types of lines, includinghorizontal, vertical, wavy, diagonal and more. Line may be two othree-dimensional, descriptive, or abstract.Horizontal lines -are lines of repose and serenity. They expressideas of calmness and quiescence. Horizontal lines are found inreclining persons, in landscapes, calm bodies of water, and in thedistant meeting of the earth and sky in what is commonly called thehorizon.Vertical linesare lines that denote action. They suggest poise,balance, force, aspiration, exaltation, and dynamism. Vertical linesalso tend to express as well as arouse emotions of exaltation andinquietude; this is evident in monumental architecture.Diagonal linessuggest action, life and movement. They giveanimation to any composition in which they appear.Curved linessuggest grace, subtleness, direction, instabilitymovement, flexibility, joyousness, and grace. They are never harshor stern since they are formed by gradual change in direction.Theytend to impart these qualities to any work where they are used.Crooked or jagged linesexpress energy, violence, conflict, andstruggle.2. Shapes –These are areas of enclosed space that are two-dimensional.Shapes are flat, and can only have height and width. The twodifferent categories of shapes aregeometricandorganic.Geometric shapesare mathematical, like circles and squares.Organic shapescome from nature, like clouds and leaves.3. Space –It deals with the illusion of depth on a flat surface. Youmight overlap shapes to make some look closer, or make objectsin the distance smaller to look like they are farther away. Theelements of space can be used in three-dimensional art as well.
Visual Structure of Works of ArtsPerceptionof an art is governed by different principles of art design that guide the artist in makingthe art become more beautiful and interesting to the observers.Through the combination of lines, colors and forms, an artist can give the observer new,varied and satisfying experience.Designis the overall organizational visual structure of the formal elements in a work of art.Harmonyis the quality which produces an impression of unity through the solution and arrangementof consistent objects or ideas. Every orderly arrangement is harmony.1.Harmony of lines and shapes. Lines are made harmonious by either repeating the shape of thelines or by connecting transitional lines to contrasting lines. A transitional line or merelytransition is usually a curved, graceful line which connects two opposing or contrasting lines.The latter are straight lines which intersect each other and form angles.Transitional LinesContrasting Lines2.Harmony of size.3.Harmony of
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