Elements and Principles of Art

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Across
  1. 2. the area that draws the viewer's attention; the focal point
  2. 4. created when light strikes an object and is reflected back to the eyes; considered the most powerful art element
  3. 6. the basic components that make up an artwork
  4. 10. two-dimensional or flat area
  5. 11. defined by the area between and around objects
  6. 13. the surface or feel of an object
  7. 15. the relationships in sizes among shapes and elements in a design
  8. 16. the path a viewer's eye takes through the work of art
Down
  1. 1. when the principles and elements are used in a harmonious way; where all things in the artwork look like they go together in some way
  2. 3. how an artist uses and organizes the elements of art
  3. 4. refers to the layout of an artwork
  4. 5. use of different elements and techniques to create interest in a work of art
  5. 7. created by a path moving in space, considered the foundation of any artwork
  6. 8. the lightness or darkness of a surface; shading
  7. 9. the visual weight an art piece has; can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial
  8. 12. three-dimensional object
  9. 14. created by the use of patterns