Elements & Principles of Art

There are 7 Elements of Art. They are what we use to make art. They are like “art ingredients”.

Line

Shape

Color

Form- 3 dimensional quality of an artwork, how an artwork takes up space

Texture- how something feels, or looks like it feels

Value- the lightness or darkness of a color

Space

There are 7 Principles of Art. They show us how we can use the Elements of Art. Elements are “art ingredients” and Principles are “recipes”.

Pattern

Balance

Contrast

Movement

Emphasis

Rhythm

Unity