Elements
of Art And Principles of Design
- A line is a
mark that spans a distance between two points.
 
- A shape is a
geometric or organic space defined by edges.
 
- Color is the
use of hue in artwork at design.
 
- Value is the
use of light and dark in artwork.
 
- Texture is
the quality of a surface and how it feels.
 
- Volume is
the amount of space an object occupies.
 
- Balance is
the way the elements of art are arranged.
 
- Harmony is
using the same elements of art in the work.
 
- Contrast is
the arrangement of different elements in a work of art.
 
- Movement is
the path a viewer’s eye takes in artwork.
 
- Rhythm in
art is using the same colors or lines.