The Elements of Art –
Shape – The counter of a flat object. The shape of this sticker is round.
Form – 3d structure with mass/depth. This baseball has a round from.
Value – an objects brightness/darkness. The brightness and darkness of the mountainside varies throughout the photo.
Space – An objects external/internal areas. The water is the external area and the boat is the internal.
Color – objects chromatic quality. The color of this object is red.
Texture – the tactile quality of a surface. This object has a ribbed texture.
Line – path of a moving point. The edge of this object has a line.
Principles of Design –
Balence – a distribution of equal visual weight
Contrast – a juxtaposition that accentuates difference
Emphasis – an accentuation of importance
Movement – the directed path of optical motion
Pattern – repetition of objects
Proportion – a scaling of objects in relation of one another
Alignment – an arrangement forming a straight line
Unity – harmonious arrangement of visual elements