Line-linear mark created where two shapes meet;
curved, straight, vertical, diagonal, and horizontal
Size/space- area occupied by one shape; large
medium, small, proportional or scale
Shape- self-contained defined area; naturalistic
and geomantic
Texture- surface quality-rough, smooth, soft,
hard, and glossy.
Color- hue, chroma, and value
Value- lightness or darkness of a color
Contrast- opposite colors on color wheel, too must
contrast creates chaos; alternation
Harmony- visually satisfying effect of combining
similar elements; within each element and as a whole
Attributes- hues, values and tints and shades of
color created by adding black to color or tint.
-shading can make a two dimensional picture look
three dimensional
-highlights, transitional light, core of the
shadow, reflection light, and
cast shadow can make it look three dimensional
-linear perspective can make something look far
away or close up
Symmetry-equal on both sides
Asymmetrical-informal balance; dynamic
Radical symmetry- ‘radiate’ out from central point
Mosaic form-overall symmetry
Repetition- repeating certain designs (ex. Line of
squares); can become monotonous
Gradation- modeling
Dominance- gives a painting interest. One thing
like color or an object overtakes the focal point
Balance- with the ‘weights’ of the elements of
each element’s
