Journal Assignment: Art Elements and Principles of Design
Directions: Use the Art Talk book and draw visuals to represent each term and its
definition. Write each word in a way that visually shows what it means. For example:
Art Elements: visual symbols (building blocks) to make art
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Line: path of moving point
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Plane: surface areas
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Shape: two-dimensional
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Form: three-dimensional
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Color: reflected light (hue, value, intensity)
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Value: lightness or darkness
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Texture: how surface feels
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Space: area around and within objects
positive space: object (figure)
negative space: empty area around object (ground)
Principles of Design: how the elements are organized
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Repetition: element used again and again
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Movement: sense of action
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Rhythm: visual tempo (movement by repeating elements)
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Balance: equalizing the visual elements
symmetrical: mirror image
asymmetrical: unlike objects that feel balanced
radial: elements come out (radiate) from a central point
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Emphasis: make one part stand out (dominant over others)
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Proportion: size relationships (one part to another)
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Contrast: conflicting or opposing elements
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Unity: wholeness or oneness
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Variety: differences