ELEMENTS OF ARTS

Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to,

1. Identify elements and principles of design and use them in creating their own
masterpiece.
2. Analyze and appraise works of art based on aesthetic value, historical context,
tradition, social relevance.
1. Discover and deepen their identity through art with respect to their nationality,
culture, and religion.

Hi again students! You have started to unlock your creativity and have
deepen your sense of sensitivity about humanities. You are now going to
continue enriching your understanding about the elements and principle of
design.

Exercise #1

St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral

Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
ANALYSIS

Name: ___________________________ Course/Year/Section: _____________

Date: _____________________________ Score: __________________________

1. Observe the architectural design of the Vigan Cathedral. List down the lines,
texture, value, and form of the structure.

LINES TEXTURE FORM VALUE

2. Which among the lines make the structure attractive? Why?

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3. Select three (3) of the lines used by the creator of the structure, and how do
these affect you?
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Criteria for St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral Analysis

Interpretation of functions and purpose – 30

Evaluation of Cultural Significance – 20
Making comparison and correction – 30
Presentation of subject and specific language – 20

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Total 100%

ABSTRACTION

Line
A line is a geometrical figure which is made by the movement of a point.
There are two kinds of line. Straight line and Curve line. Straight lines maybe
vertical, horizontal, inclined or oblique, broken or zigzag, and parallel or perpendicular.
Curved lines vary from the simplest to the most elaborate or intricate irregular curved
lines.
Psychological Effects of Lines
1. Light lines
2. Heavy lines
3. Straight lines
4. Curved lines
5. Horizontal lines
6. Vertical lines
7. Oblique, slant, inclined or diagonal lines
8. Broken lines
 Examples of Straight lines Examples of curved lines

Expressive Varieties of Line

Form

Examples of two dimensional forms or planes are squares, rectangles, ovals, or

egg shapes, ellipses, circles, triangles, and polygons. Examples of three-dimensional
forms are prisms, pyramids, cones, cubes, cylinders, and spheres
Psychological Effects of Forms
1. Large forms
2. Horizontal rectangle
3. Circular shapes

Texture
Texture is the characteristics feature or quality of a surface or form. It may be rough
and smooth.
Psychological Effects of Texture
1. Coarse or rough textures
2. Fine or smooth textures

Value
The highest is white and the lowest is black.
Psychological Effects of Values
1. Dark Values give a feeling of quietness and dignity, usually suggest foreground
or nearness. They seem to decrease the size of the object.
2. Closely related values tend to blend into each other. They give the effect of
quietness or rest.
3. Contrasting values emphasize each other. They give the suggestion of “decision
and clarity”.
4. Adjacent of superimposed values offset each other. A given value seems lighter
when it is placed on a dark background. The same value seems darker then
placed on a light background.
5. Light Value suggests lightness and informality. They seem to increase the sizes
of objects.

APPLICATION

Name: ___________________________ Course/Year/Section: _____________

Date: _____________________________ Score: __________________________

Exercise #2 & #3

1. Create your own concept in Drawing or Painting by applying the elements of

Art/Design

Exercises # 02 Expressive Varieties of Line (own design)

Exercises # 03 Varieties of Line (own design)