Elements: These are the specific objects and properties that make up a work of art.
Line: The use of straight lines.
Shape: The perimeter of a flat piece.
Color: The objects physical color.
Value: An objects relative brightness or darkness when compared to the rest of the image.
Form: The shape of a 3D object.
Texture: The pattern on a surface.
Space: The openness/emptiness of a displayed area.
Principles: These are concepts that are taken into account when creating a work of art.
Balance: A sense of equality portrayed in a work of art.
Contrast: Differences that are highlighted by the relation of two things.
Emphasis: Emphasizing the importance of something in the piece.
Movement: How your eye tends to move through a piece of art.
Pattern: A motif that a piece of art displays.
Proportion: An emphasis on the scale of objects that are related to each other in the piece.
Alignment (Repetition): An assortment of objects that together form a straight line.
Unity: The arrangement of visual elements in such a way that the image has a distinct balance.