Elements and Principles

  • Line – The path of a moving point.

This picture has a line dividing it in half, plus the lines from the vents going horizontally.

  • Shape – The contour of a flat object.

This outlet is multiple rectangles al within one another.

  • Color – An object’s chromatic quality.

There are many different colors in this picture from dinner, ranging from the white of the plate to the dark reds and purples of the berries.

  • Value – An object’s lightness/darkness.

You can see the lighter areas of the house in the top section where the sun is hitting in, and the darker areas where the house is in the shade.

  • Form – A 3D object having depth.

In this picture, you can see the depth of the person, as well as her glasses and the orange she’s holding.

  • Texture – The textile quality of a surface.

The soft, fuzzy texture of the blanket is visible.

  • Space – An object’s internal/external areas.

Here, there is the positive space taken up by the subject, as well as the negative space all around her.

  • Balance – A distribution of equal visual weight.

The logo of the band is spread out on both sides of the stage, creating balance.

  • Contrast – A juxtaposition that accentuates differences.

The drinks in the glasses are different colors and at different levels, creating contrast.

  • Emphasis – An exaggeration of importance.

All the different writing utensils (and Tide pen) are pointed toward the flash drive, causing the flash drive to be emphasized.

  • Movement – The directed path of optical motion.

In this picture, you can see the movement in the running water.

  • Pattern – An orderly repetition of visual elements.

The lines of different lengths and colors create a pattern.

  • Proportion – A scaling of objects in relation to each other.

The perspective of this picture makes it look like the Tide pen is bigger than the head of the person (and the pen he is holding up).

  • Alignment – An arrangement forming a straight line.

The sweet potato fries are in alignment, creating a straight path down the table.

  • Unity – The harmonious arrangement of visual elements.

Here, there are many different visual elements, however, nothing looks out of place. This means that there is unity.

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