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Day 1
 Elements of Art
These are basic elements that are used
by artist in creating art; they are what you
use to create an aesthetically pleasing
work. When we make art, we need to
understand and apply these seven elements
of art;
Line
a mark made
by a tool such
as a brush, pen
or stick. The Shaft of a Dead Man
(Cave of Lascaux)
Shape
a flat,
enclosed area
that has two
diameters, Pyramid of Giza
length and
width.
Color
is one of the
most dominant
elements.
Lady and the Unicorn of Tapestry
1506-151
Value
degrees of
lightness and
darkness.
Judgement of Paris
(370-330 B.C.)
Form
objects that
are three-
dimensional
having length, Queen Nefertiti, painted limestone
width and 18th Dynasty
height. 1375-1557 B.C.
Texture
describes the
feel of an
actual surface.
Venus of Willendorf
28,000 B.C.E. – 25,000 B.C.E
Space
is used to
create the
illusion of
depth. Tomb of the Diver, Paestrum
480 BCE
 Principles of Art
These are the standards or rules to be
observed by artist in creating works of Art;
they are how to create and organize
Artwork. When elements are utilized with the
principles in mind, outstanding artwork is
created.
 Balance
a distribution of
visual weight on
either side of the
vertical axis.
Rose Window from the
North transcept
 Contrast
the arrangement
of opposite
elements in a
composition so as
Egyptian painting
to create visual
(small vs. large figures)
interest.
 Emphasis
uses to make
certain parts of
an artwork stand
out. Court of the Empress Theodora
 Movement
how the eye
moves through
the composition.

Myron the Discobulus 450 BC

 Pattern
the repetition
of specific visual
elements such as
a unit of shape or
form. Griffin and Arimaspian-
Ancient Greek Paintin
 Rhythm
regular repetition
of, or alternation
in elements to
create
Villa of Mystery
cohesiveness and
interest.
 Unity
visually pleasing
agreement
among the
elements in a Mosaic of Head of Alexander
design.
ACTIVITY 1
To figure out the elements
and principles of art,
Arrange the jumbled letters
to form the correct word.
1. INLE 8. PEHAS
2. LANCBEA 9. TRACONST
4. VEMONEMT 10. SISPHAME
5. ROMF 11. EULVA
6. MHTYHR 12.TERNPAT
7. CEPSA 13. XTETERU
14. INUTY
Thank
you