Art Elements and Principles of Design
Across
- 1. The lightness or darkness of a colour, used to create contrast and depth.
- 2. The area within or around objects, can be positive (occupied) or negative (background).
- 4. A 3D shape, creating volume and depth.
- 5. How elements are arranged to create a sense of equilibrium, can be symmetrical (mirror image) or asymmetrical.
- 6. Creating a focal point or area of interest within an artwork.
- 8. A sense of wholeness or harmony in an artwork, where elements work together to create a cohesive whole.
- 9. A 2D area enclosed by a line, can be geometric or organic.
- 12. The visual path the eye follows through an artwork, often created by lines, shapes, or colors.
- 13. The visual perception of light reflected from an object, encompassing hue, value, and saturation.
Down
- 1. The use of different elements or variations of elements to avoid monotony and create visual interest.
- 3. The use of opposites (e.g., light vs. dark, big vs. small) to create visual interest and highlight elements.
- 7. A mark that can be straight, curved, thick, thin, used to create outlines
- 10. The relationship in size or scale of elements within a composition.
- 11. The surface quality of an object, can be actual or implied (visually suggested).
- 14. A repeated pattern of elements that creates a sense of visual movement or flow.