The document discusses elements of artistic expression, highlighting how art translates ideas into symbols and behaviors. It outlines key components, such as space, line, shape, texture, color, movement, and rhythm, each contributing to the overall experience of art. By exploring these elements, the document emphasizes the ability of art to evoke emotions and communicate without words.

1. Elements of
Artistic Expression

2. Art translates ideas into symbols and
actions. These are what we call as Artistic
Expression. Either we are doing things or
just standing, we can observe an expression
of art in our posture and way of doing
things. Art also gives the imagination of free-
reign, allowing us to experience the
surrounding world in different ways and
then we may record how we feel about it
without relying on words.

3. ELEMENTS OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION
1. Space
-field in which the art exists
-element that the artist work with
-inner space (thoughts and feelings) and outer space (the world where he moves around)
a. Positive Space – occupied space, there is something in the space
b. Negative Space – unoccupied space, empty space
2. Line
-motion towards a direction
-example: a body which moves in a jerky or jagged way projects a jerky or jagged line

4. 3. Shape
-created as line moves
4. Texture
-tactile quality of an art
-background of the stage, music, and also the attitudes and behaviors of the
characters.
-example: gentle, warm, firm, cold, soft, or rough person

5. 5. Color
-feelings or emotions, and/or music
-stage lights used to portray emotions or feelings of the scene.
6. Movement
-energy impulses that the art form carries
-energy inherent in the form which has a dynamic relationship with the world
outside, creating tension and relaxation.
7. Rhythm
-pulse of life of the artwork