Elements and Principles of Art

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Across
  1. 1. Created by light, includes hue, value (lightness/darkness), and intensity (brightness).
  2. 4. The distribution of visual weight (symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial).
  3. 8. The area of most importance, guiding the viewer’s eye.
  4. 10. The path the viewer’s eye follows, often directed by lines, shapes, or colours.
  5. 11. The lightness or darkness of a colour or shade.
  6. 13. The visual tempo or beat, often created by repeating elements.
  7. 14. The surface quality, either actual (tactile) or implied (visual).
Down
  1. 1. The difference between elements (e.g., light vs dark, rough vs smooth).
  2. 2. A mark with length and direction, can be straight, curved, thick, thin, etc.
  3. 3. The area around, within, or between elements; can be positive (occupied) or negative (empty).
  4. 5. The sense of harmony and completeness in a work.
  5. 6. 3D object; has height, width, and depth (e.g., cube, sphere).
  6. 7. The use of different elements to create interest.
  7. 9. The repetition of elements to create a decorative surface.
  8. 12. A flat, enclosed area; can be geometric (square, circle) or organic (free-form).