3. The Foundation of Creative Expression
The Elements and Principles are the visual structure
in which to fully express artistic ideas
Standards and Benchmarks
ART.II.VA.HS.2 Create artworks that use organizational principles and functions to solve specific
visual arts problems.
ART.II.VA.M.3 Integrate visual, spatial, and temporal concepts with content to communicate
intended meaning in artworks.
ART.I.VA.EL.3 Use visual characteristics and organizational principles of art to communicate ideas
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“The use of design principles applied
to the visual elements is like visual
grammar. When children learn art, it is
like learning to read and write the
language of vision. When they develop
a style of expressing visual ideas, it
helps them become visual poets.”
Dr. Marvin Bartel
Goshen College Art Education Prof. 30 years
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LEADS TO FULL EXPRESSION
There is no abstract art. You must always start with something. Afterward you can re
-Picasso
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The Foundation of
Creative Communication
The Elements and Principles …give you a common
language with which to judge the art, and to question the
intent of the artist.
- Davis, Parker Middle School Art Instructor, Reading,
Massachusetts