Elements & Principles of Art

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  1. 4. An element of art that is two-dimensional, flat, or limited to height and width.
  2. 5. An element of art made up of three properties: hue, value, and intensity.
  3. 8. A way of combining similar elements in an artwork to accent their similarities.
  4. 9. An element of art that refers to the way things feel, or look as if they might feel if touched
  5. 10. A way of combining elements by using a series of gradual changes in those elements.
  6. 13. A principle of design concerned with diversity or contrast. Often achieved by using different shapes, sizes, and/or colors in a work of art.
  7. 14. An element of art by which positive and negative areas are defined or a sense of depth achieved in a work of art .
  8. 15. The lightness or darkness of tones or colors. White is the lightest value; black is the darkest. Halfway between these extremes is called middle gray.
Down
  1. 1. A principle of design that refers to the relationship of certain elements to the whole and to each other.
  2. 2. A principle of design that indicates movement, created by the careful placement of repeated elements in a work of art to cause a visual tempo or beat.
  3. 3. A principle of design used to create the look and feeling of action and to guide the viewer’s eye throughout the work of art.
  4. 6. A way of combining elements to stress the differences between those elements.
  5. 7. An element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses volume; includes height, width AND depth. May also be free flowing.
  6. 11. A way of combining elements to add a feeling of equilibrium or stability to a work of art. Major types are symmetrical and asymmetrical.
  7. 12. An element of art defined by a point moving in space. Line may be two-or three-dimensional, descriptive, implied, or abstract.