ELEMENTS OF ART The elements of art are a commonly used group of aspects of a work of art used in teaching and

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1. Texture The texture is the quality of a surface or the way any work of art is represented. Lines and shading can be used to create different textures as well. For example, if one is portraying certain fabrics, one needs to give the feeling of the right texture so that it closely resembles what the artist is trying to convey. It can be implied or real. 2. Form Form may be created by the forming of two or more shapes or as threedimensional shape (cube, pyramid, sphere, cylinder, etc.). It may be enhanced by tone, texture and color. Form is considered three-dimensional showing height, width and depth. Examples of these are sculpture, theatre play and figurines. 3. Space Space is the area provided for a particular purpose. Space includes the background, foreground and middle ground. Space refers to the distances or areas around, between or within components of a piece. There are two types of space: positive and negative space. Positive space refers to the space of a shape representing the subject matter. Negative space refers to the space around and between the subject matter. Space is also defined as the distance between identifiable points or planes in a work of art. 4. Shape Shape pertains to the use of areas in two dimensional space that can be defined by edges, setting one flat specific space apart from another. Shapes can be geometric (e.g.: square, circle, triangle, hexagon, etc.) or organic (such as the shape of a puddle, blob, leaf, boomerang, etc.) in nature. Shapes are defined by other elements of art: Space, Line, Texture, Value, Color, Form. 5. Line Line is defined as a mark that spans a distance between two points (or the path of a moving point), taking any form along the way. As an art element, line pertains to the use of various marks, outlines and implied lines in artwork and design, most often used to define shape in two-dimensional work. Implied line is the path that the viewer's eye takes as it follows shapes, colors, and form along a path, but may not be continuous or physically connected, such as the line created by a dancer's arms, torso, and legs when performing an arabesque. Shape pertains to the use of areas in two dimensional space that can be defined by edges, setting one flat specific space apart from another. Shapes can be geometric (e.g.: square, circle, triangle, hexagon, etc.) or organic (such as the shape of a puddle, blob, leaf, boomerang, etc.) in nature. Shapes are defined by other elements of art: Space, Line, Texture, Value, Color, Form. Lines are in everyday life. LINE. Whatever its quality, may be straight, curved, horizontal, vertical, zigzag or diagonal. The qualities and movements of lines may suggest meanings.

types of line to express ideas and feelings in their paintings. a. Vertical lines remind of some people and buiding standing up so they seem strong and dignified. Thus, vertical lines suggest stability, dignity, solemnity, joy, happiness, strength, and majesty. b. Horizontal lines suggest calmness and repose. c. Slanting line/diagonal line suggests action or movement. The degree of action is shown by the angle of the diagonal. It also suggests lose of control and instability. d. Straight-jagged lines that are scattered and broken suggest disorderliness and violent action. e. Curved lines suggest grace, movement, flexibility, joyousness. The spiral lines suggest fascination. f. Drooping lines convey sorrow or fatigue. 6. Color Color pertains to the use of hue in artwork and design. Defined as primary colors (red, yellow, blue) which cannot be mixed in pigment from other hues, secondary colors (green, orange, purple) which are directly mixed from combinations of primary colors. Further combinations of primary and secondary colors create tertiary (and more) hues. Tint and Shade are references to adding variations in Value; other tertiary colors are derived by mixing either a primary or secondary color with a neutral color. e.g. Red + White = Pink. COLOR. Artists use colors to convey feelings and moods within their painting. Colors convey different meanings. Painters use color to represent traditional, cultural or religious ideas, concepts, or feelings. Colors are known to have psychological and emotional connotations. a. Black. Associated with death and gloom. It conveys elegance, sophistication, or perhaps a touch of mystery. In western countries, it is the color of mourning. Among young people, it is often seen as a color of rebellion. i. Black tie - formal (as in formal party attire) ii. Black belt - expert (especially in martial arts) iii. Men in black - government agents b. White. It is purity, cleanliness, and innocence. In Western countries white is the color for brides. In the East, it's the color for mourning and funerals. It is often associated with hospitals, especially doctors, nurses, and dentists. In some cultures. Some cultures viewed white as the color of royalty or of dieties. i. White flag surrender c. Blue. Blue is calming. It conveys importance and confidence. Medium and darker blue is associated with intelligence, stability, unity, and conservatism. It may also convey sadness or depression, lack of strong (violent) emotion. It is the most coolest and the most tranquil of the colors.

d. Red. The color of fire and blood. Hot, love, violence, warfare, anger . Red is Cupid and the Devil. Red is power. In some cultures, red denotes purity, joy, and celebration. Red is the color of happiness and prosperity in China and may be used to attract good luck. It is the color of mourning in South Africa. e. Green. Green is life. It signifies growth, renewal, health, and environment. It is jealousy or envy and inexperience. i. Green thumb - good with plants; f. Pink. In some cultures, such as the US, pink is the color of little girls. It is a feminine or delicate color. g. Purple. Purple is royalty. A mysterious color, purple is associated with both nobility and spirituality. The color of mourning for widows in Thailand, purple was the favorite color of Egypt's Cleopatra. It has been traditionally associated with royalty in many cultures. Purple robes were worn by royalty and people of authority or high rank. h. Yellow. The color of light, the most brilliant and cheerful of the colors. 4 different groups of colors: 1) 2) 3) 4) Cool Color Meanings (calming): Blue, Green, Turquoise, Silver Warm Color Meanings (exciting): Red, Pink, Yellow, Gold, Orange Mixed Cool/Warm Color Meanings: Purple, Lavender, Green, Turquoise Neutral Color Meanings (unifying): Brown, Beige, Ivory, Gray, Black, White

7. Tone (Value) Value, or tone, refers to the use of light and dark, shade and highlight, in an artwork. Some people also refer the lightness and darkness in an artwork as tints(light) and shades(dark). Black-and-white photography depends entirely on value to define its subjects. Value is directly related to contrast.