Lesson 2 The Elements of Art and Principles of Design Introduction The elements of art are sort of like atoms in that both serve as “building blocks” for creating something. You know that atoms combine and form other things. Sometimes they will casually make a simple molecuile, as when hydrogen and oxygen form water (H,O). If hydrogen and oxygen take n a more aggressive career path and bring carbon along as a co-worker, together they might form something more complex, like a molecule of sucrose (C,,H.,O,,). The Elements of Art The elements of art are the basic components of art-marking. It is impossible to create a work of art without using at least one of the seven elements of art. In order to be successful in art creation, an artist must be able to intelligently use the elements of art. Artwork can also be analyzed according to the use of the elements. ina work of art. The elements of art are the building blocks of all art. Every piece of art ever created includes one or more of these elements. Learn about line, color, shape, form, value, space, and texture. : 1, Line — A line is an element of art. It is a mark made upon a surface. In order to be a line, the mark’s length must be longer than its width. There are many different types of lines, including horizontal, vertical, wavy, diagonal, and more. Line may be two or three-dimensional, descriptive, implied, or abstract. Example of Abstract Line Art 2. Shapes — These are-areas of enclosed space that are two-dimensional. Shapes are flat, and can only have height and width. The two different categories of shapes are geometric and organic. Geometric shapes are 55 ‘Scanned with CamScanner56 wo come from nature, uses a collection of mathematical, like like clouds and leaves organic shapes. Jes and squares. Organic shapes This collage by Henri Matis Matisse Collage Representing Different Shapes Space ~ It deals with the illusion of depth on a flat surface. You might overlap shapes to make some look closer, or make abjects in the dist smaller to look like they are farther aw: in three-dimensional art as well. ance - The element of space can be used ee Value ~ This refers to the lightness and darkne: White is the lightest value, while black is the di between these extremes is called middle gray, Color ~ Color is the most Prominent element of design most Powerful and yet subjective elements in x art made up of three properties: hue, value, of areas in an art work. farkest. The value haliv . and is one of the art. Color is an element of and intensity. # Hue: name of a colors value changes when ity of brightness and purity (high Thee semen W intensity = color is faint and dull). eon eet : rene bal colors infinite other hues are born, but there may be thus creatat ee com Which more and more other Kinds of colors ) created. Red is the color of fire, blue of the air, geen of the water, and grey of the eai oa alterations of ather cso (alban a black are not true colors butare yi qui trong and bright: lo ‘Scanned with CamScannerTexture ~ An element of art that refers to the way things feel, or look as if they might cel if touched. The term texture describes the surface quality of an artwork, Texture is an important element of design because it engages the sense of touch as well as vision. Objects can be rough or smooth, wet or dry, sticky or slick, hard or soft, brittle or flexible. The two main approaches to texture are actual texture and implied or simulated texture. Actual texture is primarily—though not exclusively— sculptural, while implied texture is primarily used in two-dimensional works of art. Form = An element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses volume; includes height, width and depth (as in a cube, a sphere, a pyramid, or a cylinder). Form may also be free flowing. Principles of Design Design differs fromartin thatithas to havea purpose. Visually, this functionality is interpreted by making sure an image has a center of attention, a point of focus. The principles of design are the rules a designer must follow to create an effective composition that clearly delivers a message to its audience. Hereunder are the different principles of design: 1. Balance is the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture, and space. If the design was a scale, these elements should be balanced to make a design feel stable. In symmetrical balance, the elements used on one tide of the design are similar to those on the other side; in asymmetrical balance, the sides are different but still look balanced. In radial balance, the elements are arranged around a central point and may be similar. Emphasis is the part of the design that catches the viewer's attention, ‘Usually the artist will make one area stand out by contrasting it with other areas, The area could be different in size, color, texture, shape, etc. Pattern is the repeating of an object or symbol all over the work of art. ks with pattern to make the work of art seem active. The ‘ents of design creates unity within the work of art. Repetition worl repetition of elem: the feeling of unity created when all parts (sizes, amounts, Jate well with each other. When drawing the human figure, the size of the head compared to the rest of the Proportion is ‘or number) re proportion can refer to body. Rhythm is created when to create a feeling of org music or dancing. To keep rhyth use of several elements of design to hold the viewer'sattention ye through and around the work of art. oneormore elements of design are used repeatedly anized movement. Rhythm creates a mood like hm exciting and active, variety is essential. Variety is the and to guide the viewer's © Unily is the feeling of harmony belweer creates a sense of completeness. n all parts of the work of art, which 57 ‘Scanned with CamScannerName | bate | Year/Sec | ray | ACTIVITY 1 Organize a forum about an artist or artisans’ brochure and video clips to be uploaded on social media. (Note: Before uploading, the teacher will check the output for validation and observance of ethics). Differentiate between artists’ and‘ particular medium. Cite examples. tisans’ approach/technique toward a artisans’ work is an end in itself and the artists’ work is a Understand that the “ means to an end. What does it mean? 59 ‘Scanned with CamScannerea Bring out a bond paper and draw a bridge using a straight line either it is vertical, diagonal or horizontal. You are not allowed to use curved lines, use only pencil or pen. 60 ‘Scanned with CamScanner