Elements of

Visual Arts
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Line
01
Elements of
02 Auditory Arts

Elements of
03 Combined Arts
 Objectives
 In this topic you will learn the definitions of the
Elements of Visual Arts.
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 And also you will know the elements and their
types
 The intention of this topic is to introduce the basic
elements of art.
 To show how artists use these elements in different
ways in their work. 
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Spac
03 e
04 Colo For
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05 m
Textu
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01
Line
 Line
A LINE is continuation of a point, a series
connected dots, or recording of the movement of said point.

The LINE is the one of the earliest artistic elements, starting

with the cave paintings around 5,000 BC.
Line
 Vertical Lines Diagonal Lines
These lines are strong and rigid. They show
Diagonal lines are unbalanced. They are filled with
balance, height, and poise. They suggest
restless and uncontrolled energy. They can appear
stability and convey a lack of movement. Its
to be either rising or falling and convey action ad
tallness and formality give the impression of
motio. Diagonal lines are more dramatic that either
dignity.
horizontal or verical.
 

Broken or
Horizontal Lines Jagged Lines
These lines are that parallel to the horizon(hence Broken lines are a series of dashes.Zigzag lines are a
the name). THorizontal lines emphasizes width, combination of diagonal lines that connect at points. They
They convey an absence of conflict, a restful take on the dynamic and high energy characteristic of
peace. diagonal lines. Both these lines imply confusion, chaos,
tension, disturbance, violence and sometimes, war
 Curved Lines Contrasting Lines
These are a combination of vertical
These are softer than straight lines. They sweep
and horizontal lines (LLLLLL) or a
and turn gracefully between end points. They
combination lines (XXXXX or
are less definite and predictable than straight
<<<<< or >>>>>) in opposite
lines. They bend and change direction.
directions.

Modified Lines
Repeating Lines
These are a combination of straight
These are a series of vertical (lllll), and curved lines ( { } or [ ] ) or a
horizontal (_ _ _ _), diagonal (///// combination of lines of shifting
or \\\\\) or curved lines such as shapes (>0<).
((((( or ))))), that show rhythm.
 LET’S REVIEW SOME Line

Vertical Lines Diagonal Lines

Curved Lines

Broken or Jagged
Horizontal Lines Lines Repeating Lines
 LET’S REVIEW SOME Line

Contrasting Lines Modified Lines

02
Sha
pe
Shape
Shape
Working on the first element of art,
when enclosed, is transformed into
another element of art called Shape.
Shape are areas of enclosed space,
which give permanent meanings to
simplify ideas. They can be flat, and
can only have height and width.
Shapes may be natural or geometric.
Natural or organic shapes are those
we see in nature such as shapes of
men, animals, clouds, trees or leaves.
Natural shapes may be interpreted
realistically or may be distorted.
Geometric shapes are mathematical
shapes made out of points and lines like
triangles, squares, or circles. They are
more precise.
03
Spa
ce
Space
If one decides to vary the size
and placement of the elements
of lines and shapes, one will
use another element called
space. Space deals with the
illusion of depth on flat
surface. In short, it is the area
or surface occupied by an
artwork. The painting covers
the flat surface such as the
wall.
Negative Space
Negative space is the area
around the subject matter of
an art work. Artsist often use
negative space as a method
of adding interest to a
subject matter.
positive Space

Positive space is the space where

shadow is heavily used.
 Three-dimensional space is usually shown by
Three- means of shading, where a three-dimensional
effect can be achieved even if the artwork is two
Dimensional Space dimensional.
 Two
Dimensional
Space

Two dimensional drawings are

sometimes called orthographic
projections. This is the most
common way of drawing
architectural plans
04
Col
or
“Color is a power which
directly influences the
soul.”
 Color
Color is what we see when light reflects off an object.
These reflected wavelengths turn into a range of color
on a spectrum, like red, blue and yellow. Color usually
enhances the attraction of an artwork
Color Theory is a set of principles used to create
harmonious color combination pleasing to the eye
and senses. Color theory is about why some colors
works together aesthetically, while others do not.
Thus, it is about color mixing and visual effects of
color.

Color Theory
 Color Theory

Color Theory is built upon the creation

of the wheel . Pure color such as yellow,
red, and green, is known as HUE.
Primary
Colors
They are called primary colors because they are the
first colors to be produced and the rest of the colors
result from the combination of the primary colors.

BLUE
RED
YELLOW
BLUE RED YELLOW
SECONDAR
y Colors
 These colors are produced by combining two primarily colors.
Green is the product when blue and yellow are combined; orange is
the product when red and yellow are combined and violet is a product
of the combination of red and blue.
.

GREEN
VIOLET
ORANGE
GREEN VIOLET ORANGE
intermediate
Colors
This are the resulting colors of mixing primarily and secondary colors
as in Red-Violet ,Red-Orange, Yellow-orange, Yellow green, Blue
Green and Blue Violet

Red-Violet
Red-Orange
Yellow-Orange
Yellow Green
Blue Green
Blue Violet
 Making a color lighter or darker is known as
Light Colors or
Value
Tints Intensity

Are those with values lower than the Refers to the brightness or
normal ones. dullness or color.

Dark Colors or Bright or Warm

Shades Colors
Are those with values higher than the normal Are those that are striking
value such as maroon for red and navy to the eyes.
blue for blue. Dull or Cool
Colors
Are those that are the opposite of
bright or warm colors
 
 LET’S REVIEW SOME LIGHTER
OR DARKER COLORS/SHADES

Light Colors or Intensity

Tints
Dull or Cool Colors

Bright or
Dark Colors or
Warm Colors
Shades
 6 Types of Harmony Colors

01 02 03
Color Complementary Analogous
Schemes
Color Scheme Color
 6 Types of Harmony Colors

04 05 06
Triad Color Scheme Tetrad Color Scheme Adjacent Colors
05
For
m
Form
Forms refers to the three-
dimensional version of a shape.
An artwork that has the art
element of form can be viewed
from different angles, and is not
flat.

Forms have height and

width, but they also have depth.
Forms can be hard-edged like a
cube or more free-flowing.
 06
Textur
e
 THIS IS A TEXTURE

Is the way something feels, or looks like it might feel, in

an artwork. Texture can be Real or Implied.
 Implied Texture

Real Texture
 Real Texture & Implied Texture

01 02
Real Texture Implied Texture
Real Texture refers to the surface quality
Implied Texture refers to the
in a work of art. Some things feel just as
surface quality in a work of art.
they appear; this is called real or actual
Texture that is created to look like
texture. Some things look like they are
something it is not, is called visual
rough but are actually smooth. Texture
or implied texture.
that is created to look like something it is
not, is called visual or implied texture.
 Elements of
Auditory Arts
 Elements of Auditory Arts

Rhythm Melody Timbre

a sound depends on its wave
A melody (also called a "tune") is a form, which varies with the
This is the element of music that number of overtones, or
series of pitches (notes)
refers to the pulse of the music. sounding in succession (one harmonics, that are present,
after the other), often in a their frequencies, and their
rising and falling pattern relative intensities

Harmony
Dynamics Texture
Harmony is the visually Texture refers to the
This is the element of music satisfying effect of
that refers to the loudness tactile quality of
combining similar or related the surface of an art
or softness. elements. Adjacent colors. object
Similar shapes.
 Elements of Auditory Arts

Rhythm Dynamics Melody

 Elements of Auditory Arts

Harmony Timbre Texture

 Elements of
Combined Arts
 Dance
Dance is a form of art that uses
rhythmic body movements
expressing ideas and emotions,
accompained by music.
 Drama
Drama is a form of art that
depicts life’s experiences
through the renaactment of
events that take place in the
real world or in the mind of
the writer.
 “A picture is a poem
without words”
– Horace

Name: Jetta Mae S. Pineda

Yr&Sec: BSCS 3A
Subject: Art Appreciation
Teacher: Ms. April Boñon