This lesson tackles Visual Elements

1. Exploring Visual Elements:
Lines, Shapes, and Colors

2. Optical illusions play with
lines, shapes, and colors.
They can trick our eyes and
minds.

3. Identifying and Deriving
Meaning of Visual Elements:
Lines, Shapes, and Colors
Visual Elements are any
characteristics that we
can see including line,
shape direction, size,
texture, color, and value.

4. What are Lines?
● Lines are marks that go
from one point to
another
● They can be straight or
curved
● Lines can show
direction or create
shapes

5. Types of Lines
1. Vertical: A line that goes straight up and down, like the side of a
bookshelf.
2. Horizontal: A line that goes straight across, like the horizon where
the sky meets the land.
3. Diagonal: A line that slants or slopes, neither vertical nor horizontal.
4. Zigzag: A line with a series of sharp turns in alternating directions,
like the path of a lightning bolt.
5. Thin: A line that has a small width or is not very wide.
6. Thick: A line that has a greater width, being wider than a thin line.
7. Broken: A line that is interrupted by gaps or spaces, not
continuous.
8. Dotted: A line that is made up of a series of dots.

6. 5 Types of Lines in Arts
1. Vertical Lines – They suggest height and strength because
they extend towards the sky and seem unshakeable.
2. Horizontal Lines – They suggest width, distance, calmness,
and stability.
3. Diagonal Lines – Suggest movement or lack of stability.
4. Zigzag Lines - They can convey action and excitement, as
well as restlessness and anxiety.
5. Curve Lines – They can be simply wavy or spiral. Such lines
convey feelings of comfort and ease, as well as sensual
quality as they remind us of the human body.

8. What are Shapes?
● Shapes are closed lines
that have an inside and
outside
● They can be flat (2D) or
have depth (3D)
● Shapes are all around us

9. Types of Shapes
● Geometric shapes: circle, square,
triangle
● Organic shapes: like clouds, leaves, or
puddles
● Abstract shapes: squiggles or blobs

10. Common Shapes Meaning
1. Circular shapes mean unity, community,
friendship, stability, feminine
2. Triangular shapes mean masculine, power, law,
science
3. Square shapes mean strength, efficiency,
professionalism, practicality
4. Heart shapes often mean love
What shape would you use to show happiness?

11. What are Colors?
● Colors are what we see
when light reflects off
things
● There are primary colors:
red, blue, and yellow
● We can mix these to
make other colors

13. Look around the classroom for examples of:
1. A vertical line and what specific object it is
2. A shape and what it means for you
3. A color that makes you feel a certain way and
what feeling this color gives
Activity 1: Finding Lines, Shapes, and
Colors

14. Activity 2: Analyzing Art
1. Look at the painting “Starry Night” by
Vincent Van Gogh and the drawing in the
next slides.
2. Spot and name at least 3 lines, 3 shapes,
and 3 colors used.
3. What message do you think the artist is
conveying?

17. Let's Create!
• Now it's your turn to be an artist.
• Use short-size bond paper and art materials. (If you will
bring watercolor or acrylic paint, have old newspapers to
cover your working area.)
• Make meaningful art using lines, shapes, and colors.
• Think about how you want others to feel when they see it.
• In 4 to 5 sentences explain your artwork.
• Have fun and be creative!