Elements of Art

Line: 

Line is described as a moving dot. It is the most basic element of drawing and can be used to create shapes, contours, can vary in thickness and texture, can be used for shading, and create texture. Lines can be horizontal, vertical, zig zag, curved and even a variety of lengths. 

Shape: 

Shape is the Element of Art that describes enclosed two-dimensional areas. Shapes can be geometrical or organic in nature.

Form: 

Form is the Element of Art that describes an actual three-dimensional shape or the illusion that it is three-dimensional. They have volume & take up space.

Color: 

Color is the Element of Art that involves reflected light. When light reflects off an object, a hue is produced. Colors can be Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary. Colors can also be placed in Color Schemes such as Warm, Cool, or Neutral. 

Value: 

Value is the Element of Art that describes the relative lightness or darkness of a color. Value can be created with tints, tones, and shades.

Texture: 

Texture is the Element of Art that is associated with the way a surface feels or how it might feel if it were to be touched. Texture can be soft, rough, smooth, fuzzy, etc.