Elements of Art and Principles of Design

Elements of Art

Line-are marks made by a pointed tool: brush, pencil, pen, etc. Lines can vary in width, direction, curvature, length, or color.

I chose this picture because the glasses are perfectly aligned with each other and create a neat line with a cool effect from the wine glass.

Shape-are formed wherever the ends of a continuous line meet. Geometric shapes such as circles, triangles or squares have perfect, uniform measurements and don't often appear in nature. Organic shapes are associated with things from the natural world, like plants and animals.

 The fin of the shark makes a triangular shape because it is black and white it emphasizes the shark fin that is why I chose it as a Shape photo. 

Color-wheels show the primary colors, secondary colors, and the tertiary (intermediate) colors. They also show the relationships between complementary colors across from each other, such as blue and orange; and analogous (similar or related) colors next to each other such as yellow, green, and blue. Black and white may be thought of as colors but, in fact, they are not. White light is the presence of all color; black is the absence of reflected light and therefore the absence of color.

Its obvious why I chose this picture because of the beautiful colors all over the park making it look like a wonderland. 

Tone-refers to dark and light; the value scale refers to black and white with all gradations of gray in between.  Value contrasts help us to see and understand a two-dimensional work of art.

I love the color of this picture making it look vintage and the reflection looks very beautiful. 
   Form-describes objects that are three-dimensional, having length, width, and height.

The rocks looks so three dimensional because of the spaces between the rocks and creates that beautiful image. 

Texture-can be rough, bumpy, slick, scratchy, smooth, silky, soft, prickly--the list is endless.  Texture refers to the surface quality, both simulated and actual, of artwork.

For me I thought that the picture looks so 3D and makes the viewer feel as if they can feel the surface of the tree.

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Space-refers to distances or areas around, between, or within components of a piece. Space can be positive (white or light) or  negative (black or dark), open or closed,shallow or deep, and two-dimensional or three-dimensional. 

The fact that the photographer took the picture looking up into the distance and the telephone line look fort of three dimensional and the different colors makes a cool effect.  Principles of Design

Balance- is the comfortable or pleasing arrangement of things in art.  There are three different types of balance: symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial. The human figure is symmetrically balanced; the same on the left and right side. The tree is asymmetrically balanced; its branches are not distributed equally on each side, but their total weight is balanced left and right. The sun is an example of radial balance; all its rays are equal in length from the center.

The man is so symmetrical and if you were to fold him he would be equal on both sides 

Contrast- is created by using elements that conflict with one another. Often, contrast is created using complementary colors or extremely light and dark values. Contrast creates interest in a piece and often draws the eye to certain areas. It is used to make a painting look interesting.

The colors are so weird it looks like it came out of a Tim Burton movie. The different shades and the mixture of color

Emphasis- in the focal area of an artwork gives it importance.  An artist may stress some elements of the design over others. The eye of the viewer will focus on the area of emphasis or center of interest first, then take in the rest of the composition. 

You can tell the photographer made it so the flowers are the main focus of the picture.

Movement- in an artwork means the artist is taking viewers on a trip through the work by means of lines, edges, shapes, and colors often leading to the focal area.  Movement is a visual flow through the composition. It can be the suggestion of motion in a design as you move from object to object by way of placement and position.  Directional movement can be created with a value pattern. It is with the placement of dark and light areas that you can move your attention through the format.

It looks blurry but the you can see the lines of the dancer.

Pattern- are made in art when the same shapes or elements are repeated again and again.  Pattern uses the elements of art in planned or random repetitions to enhance surfaces of paintings or sculptures.

I love the pattern because the beautiful colors and pattern the snowflake like patterns make.

Rhythm-is the repetition of shapes, lines, and forms.  Rhythm is a movement in which some elements recurs regularly.  Like a dance, it will have a flow of objects that will seem to be like the beat of music.

You can see the repetition of the light lamp thing and its looks like its out of a castle or church 

Unity- means that all elements in an artwork are in harmony.  Unity brings together a composition with similar units.  For example, if your composition was using wavy lines and organic shapes you would stay with those types of lines and not put in even one geometric shape.

The boat and water fit perfectly together and the black and white effect make the elements look like they belong together 

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