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USAD - Art Fundamentals
Elements of art, principles of composition, processes and techniques
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Art/Design
12th Grade
11/12/2009

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Term
Elements of Art
Definition

the basic visual components of any artwork

(sensory properties)

line, shape form space, color, texture

Term
Line
Definition

the path of a point moving through space

the most basic of art elements

has characteristics such as length, width,direction

expresses ideas and feelings visually

Term

horizontal lines

Definition

line of horizon

across the page

gives a feeling of peace and tranquility

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vertical lines

Definition

cause the eye to move upward

up and down the page

cathedrals are designed to raise the eyes of the people toward heaven

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implied line
Definition
a series of interrupted dots or lines that the eye connects
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curved/zigzag lines

Definition

a line that is not straight

creates a sense of activity

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Shape/Form
Definition

Closely related

geometric, freeform, organic

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freeform shape/forms

Definition

irregular

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organic shape/form
Definition

freeform because living things tend to be

irregular in shape and form

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