The Art Elements:
the basic visual symbols in the
language of art.
Path of a moving point; used to
define space, contours, and
outlines in order to suggest
mass and volume
Surface areas defined
by abrupt variations in
direction.
An element with three
properties: hue, value,
and intensity. Color is
due to reflected light.
The lightness or darkness of
a color or tone depending on
how much light a surface
reflects
How a surface feels (tactile or actual texture)
or looks like it would feel (implied or visual texture)
A two-dimensional
area. An enclosed
shape can be
geometric or
organic.
A 3 dimensional
object that
encloses volume. It
has height, width,
and depth.
The area between, around, above, below,
or within objects
Filled by a shape or form
Empty space that surrounds a
shape or form