Elements of Art

Line– the path of a point moving through space

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Shape– shape implies spatial form; usually perceived as 2D

Form-  has depth, length, and width; resides in space; perceived as 3D

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Color– they have 3 properties: hue, value, and intensity; 3 primary colors, black, and white

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Value– relative lightness and darkness; perceived in terms of varying levels of contrast

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Texture– tactile qualities of a surface (actual) or the visual representation of such surface qualities (implied)

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Space– the area in which art is organized

Perspective– representing a volume of space or a 3D object on a flat surface

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