The Elements of Design
(the tools to make art)
Line
Shape Form
Colour
Value Texture
Horizontal, vertical, diagonal, straight, curved, dotted, broken thick, thin. 2D (two dimensional)/ flat Geometric (square, circle, oval, triangle) Organic (all other shapes)
3D (three dimensional), Geometric (cu be, sphere, cone), Organic (all other forms such as: people, animals, tables, chairs, etc).
Refers to the wavelengths of light. Refers to hue (name), value (lightness/darkness), i ntensity (satu ration, or amoun t of pigmen t), and temperature (warm and cool). Relates to tint, tone and shade.
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The lightness or darkness of an image (or part of an image). The feel, appearance, thickness, or stickiness of a surface (for example: smooth, rough, silky, furry).
The area around, within, or between images or parts of an image (relates to perspective). Positive and negative space.
Space