The document defines the basic elements and principles of design. The elements of design are line, shape, form, space, color, value, and texture. The principles of design are balance, emphasis, unity, repetition, variation, and proportion. Repetition creates rhythm while variation creates movement. Elements like line can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal to convey different meanings. Form occupies 3D space and value refers to lightness and darkness used to create the illusion of form.

1. Elements of Design
•LINE-a path made by a moving point
•SHAPE-an area enclosed by a line
•FORM-physically occupies space (3-D). The
illusion of form is when an object or objects look like
they occupy space, even though they are 2-D
•SPACE-the distance around, between, above,
below, and within an object
•COLOR-an element that has intensity, hue, and
value
•VALUE-lightness and darkness, shadows and
shading
•TEXTURE-the surface feel of an object (rough,
smooth)

2. Principles of Design
• BALANCE-visual weight of the composition
(symmetrical, asymmetrical)
• EMPHASIS-center of interest
• UNITY-a feeling of togetherness or wholeness
(harmony)
• REPETITION --repeating the elements of
design. This creates RHYTHM.
• VARIATION--varying or changing the elements
of design. This creates MOVEMENT.
• PROPORTION-size relationship, how large or
small an object is compared to another object or
it’s environment

3. Element: Line
• Add these lines to
your notes. Can
you think of any
others?

4. • Horizontal lines convey
calm
• Vertical lines convey
strength
• Diagonal lines convey
energy

5. Elements
The “tools” of art.
Principles
The “rules” of art.

6. Element: Value
Lightness and darkness, shadows and shading
You can use value to create the illusion of form.

8. Element: Form

9. Repetition

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