Elements of Art Principles of Design

The ingredients that make up a How you use the ingredients to

work of art make art that works

A mark than
The different
connects two
between two
points. It is longer
related objects.
than it is wide.

An object that is 2-
Having an even
dimensional – has
distribution of
height and width
visual weight.
but no depth.

An object that is 3- Common

dimensional – has elements that tie
height, width, and an artwork
depth. together.

Placing greater
The range of light to attention in an
dark. area to direct the
viewer.

The hue of an The regular

object made visible repetition of an
with light. element.

The area where

objects exist. The Having real or
area surrounding implied motion.
the subject.

The repetition of
The surface quality movement, like a
of an object. beat in music or
dance.