SHAPE

An enclosed area defined and determined

by other art elements; 2-dimensional.
 FORM

A 3-dimensional object;
or something in a 2-dimensional artwork
that appears to be 3-dimensional.

For example, a triangle, which is 2-dimensional, is a

shape, but a pyramid, which is 3-dimensional, is a form.
FORM
 etrical Balance

The parts of an image are organized

so that one side mirrors the other.
Emphasis can be color, unity,
balance, or any other principle or
element of art used to create a focal
point.
 defined as the difference in colors to create a
piece of visual art
PATTERN
and Repetition
As the opposite of unity, variety should
provoke changes and awareness in the art
piece. Colors can provide unity when they
are in the same color groups, and a splash
of red can provide variety.
Proportion is the relationship between
items in a painting, for example, between
the sky and mountains. If the sky is more
than two-thirds of the painting, it looks
out of proportion.
 LESSON 2 ELEMENTS &PRINCIPLES
OF
CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Appropriation

As cited by the famous painter Pablo Picasso “Good

artists copy, great artists steal”. These are existing
artworks that are appropriate to produce another art and
to look contemporary. It is a combination of the new and
old elements. It is defined as the use of prints, images,
and icons to produce another art form. It combines past
from present and revives interests to existing forms of
art. Below are examples of Appropriation.