ELEMENTS

OF ART
SPACE
◼ When we say space, it can vary depending on what art discipline it
pertains to. In visual arts, this may pertain to emptiness which may either
be positive space or negative space.
◼ Positive space refers to a part which is enclosed in a shape, while negative
space refers to the opposite part which the shape is enclosing.
◼ In other forms of art like literature and music, space may pertain to pauses
and interval between lines or notes.
LINE

In visual arts, a line is a series of points. It may come

in two characteristics:
◼Form - curved, dotted, or broken
◼Direction - vertical, horizontal, or diagonal
◼Different types of lines may convey different meanings. For
example, a horizontal line usually suggests calmness, as such is
the case when viewing the horizon during sunset, vertical lines
may convey loftiness, while diagonal lines may pertain
dynamism.
◼In other disciplines like theater, this may pertain to the lines in
the script. While in dance, it is the routine of steps as executed
by the dancer.
SHAPE AND FORM
Shape is formed by connecting both ends of a line. Shapes are two dimensional figures
with height and width. There are also different kinds of shapes as described below.
◼ Geometric shapes are enclosed figures such as triangle, squares, and other structured
figures
◼ Organic shapes are shapes found in nature. They do not have a structured form as they
are usually free flowing. Examples of these are the shape of a leaf or a cloud.
◼ Abstract shapes are like organic shapes for they lack definition, but they are not
necessarily found in nature. They are also asymmetrical and free flowing.
◼Similar to lines, shapes may contribute to meaning making when
used in an artwork. For example, a circle is usually associated
with love, harmony, and infinity such as the case of an
engagement ring. Triangles, when upright, are seen to suggest
stability because of its solid base, while it suggests tension when
upside down. Meanwhile, a square or a rectangle suggests
familiarity and equality.
◼Forms are three dimensional; it has the same dimensions as a
shape except with added volume. Unlike shapes, it has more
depth and does not feel flat
COLOR

◼In visual arts, color is associated with the natural phenomenon

in our environment. Scientifically, when a light passes through
a prism, it will produce different hues of different wavelengths.
These colors may pertain to lightness or darkness, coolness or
warmth. Also, colors may convey different meanings
dependent to cultures and traditions of a region.
VALUE

◼In visual arts, value is considered a property of a color

which pertains to its lightness or darkness. In music, this
may refer to the pitch. It is the highness or the lowness of
the sound.
TEXTURE

◼In visual arts, texture is the tactile or illusory

surface of the piece. In music, texture is the mood
or quality of the composition.
ACTIVITY
◼You will be tasked to draw an artwork that displays the
elements of art.
◼You will use paper, pencil/pen, and art materials in making your
artwork.
◼You will take a picture of your output and send it directly to our
teams. (I will provide an assignment wherein you can upload
your work directly.)
◼Deadline: July 21, 2020 (on or before 2 PM)
CRITERIA

Composition/Design ------------------------------------------- 10 pts

[Level of understanding about instructions and concept (elements of art)
used in the artwork]
Craftmanship/Use of Materials ----------------------------- 10 pts
[The artwork shows outstanding craftmanship. Reflects a wide range of a value scale]
Creativity/Challenge ------------------------------------------- 10 pts
[Inventiveness, expressions of ideas and imagination portrayed in the
construction of the artwork.]

TOTAL ----------------------------------------------- 30 pts

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