This document discusses the elements of art and principles of design. The elements of art are line, shape, form, space, color, texture and value. The principles of design are rhythm, movement, balance, variety, contrast, emphasis and unity. Examples are provided to illustrate how artists like Andy Goldsworthy and Wassily Kandinsky use these elements and principles in their works.

1. The Elements of Art
&
The Principles of Design
Karli Stone

2. The Elements of Art
Elements

3. Space
Indicates areas between, around. above, below or within.
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
Elements

4. What area is NEGATIVE SPACE in this naturalistic sculpture?
Sticks Framing Lake by Andy Goldsworthy
Elements

5. Line
Used to define space, contours and outlines, or suggests volume.
A continuous mark.
Elements

6. How is LINE used to change the landscape?
Fine Dry Sand by Andy Goldworthy 1989
Elements

7. Shape
Enclosed space defined by line, color, or texture
GEOMETRIC
ORGANIC
Elements

8. Are the SHAPES shown geometric, organic or both?
Sugar Maple Leaves by Andy Goldsworthy
Elements

9. Form
Appears three-dimensional and encloses volume
Cone by Andy
Goldworthy
Elements

10. Color
produced when light, striking an object, is reflected back to the eye.
Hue, value, and intensity
Elements

11. What HUES are being used here?
Elements

12. Value
The degree of lightness of colors.
Elements

13. Where is the HIGH VALUE?
Elements

14. Texture
The surface quality perceived visually and/or by touch.
Elements

15. How did the TEXTURES change?
Same stones but the visual
texture makes them appear to
be either smooth or rough
physically.
Elements

16. The Principles of Design
Principles

17. Rhythm
Ways of combining element to produce the appearance of movement.
Repetition Alternation Progression
“Black and Violet”, Kandinsky, 1923
Movement
The arrangement of parts to create a sense of motion to the viewer’s eye.
Principles

18. Balance
The arrangement of visual elements to create stability.
Symmetrical Asymmetrical Radial
Starry Night Van Gogh 1889
Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat Van Gogh 1886-87 Belvedere Overlooking Montmartre, Van Gogh Vase with 15 sunflowers Van Gogh 1886-87
1886
Unity
The arrangement of visual elements to create
stability.
Principles

19. Variety
Inclusion of differences to offset UNITY. Adds Interest.
Contrast
The juxtaposition of opposing elements.
Movie Posters by Saul Bass
Emphasis
One element attracts more attention than others. Usually the FOCAL POINT.
Principles

20. Let’s Review
Name the 7 Elements of Art
Review

21. Let’s Review
Name the 7 Principles of Design
Review

22. Sources
• http://www.writedesignonline.com/history-
culture/AndyGoldsworthy/overview.htm#shape
• http://saulbass.tv/
• www.vangoghgallery.com
• www.wassilykandinsky.net