Elements of the Arts

7. – A gradual change from one element to another (e.g., light to dark).
8. – The arrangement of elements in an artwork.
9. space – The space occupied by the main objects or elements in an artwork.
13. – The area within or around objects in a work of art.
14. – How a surface feels or looks like it would feel (e.g., rough, smooth).
16. – A visual tempo or flow created by repeated elements.
19. – The quality of an object seen due to the light it reflects (e.g., red, blue).
20. – A balanced and identical arrangement on either side of a central axis.
21. – The lightness or darkness of a colour or tone.
24. – A technique to represent depth and space on a flat surface.
25. – A specific colour or shade (e.g., red, blue, yellow).
26. – The relationship between the sizes of different parts of an artwork.
28. – The size of objects in relation to each other or the artwork as a whole.

1. – The intensity or purity of a colour.
2. space – The empty space around and between objects in a composition.
3. – The shading or intensity of light and dark areas.
4. – The difference between elements (e.g., light vs. dark).
5. – The distribution of visual weight in an artwork.
6. – The suggestion of motion or the direction the viewer's eye moves.
9. – A repeated decorative design or sequence in an artwork.
10. – The outline that defines the shape of an object.
11. – The sense of wholeness or completeness in an artwork.
12. – The arrangement of elements to create a pleasing, cohesive look.
15. – An uneven or unbalanced arrangement of elements.
17. A continuous mark that defines shapes or guides the eye in art.
18. – A three-dimensional object (e.g., sphere, cube).
20. – A flat, enclosed area created by lines or colour (e.g., circle, square).
22. – The part of the artwork that catches the viewer’s attention.
23. – The illusion of three-dimensional space in a two-dimensional artwork.
27. – When one object covers part of another, creating depth or layering.