Visual Dictionary: Elements of Art & Principles of Design

Line: a mark that can be segmented or infinite

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Shape: A 2D or 3D form

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Texture: A line pattern creating a tactile appearance or visual sensation

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Value: A range between light and dark

 

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Color: reflected light

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Plane: A 3D form that has length and width with minimal thickness

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Volume: enclosed area of 3D space

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Mass: solid 3D form

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Space: an area within or around a substance

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Light: Defines objects, can change meaning of the subject

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Time and Motion: can be actual or implied and are two aspects of line

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Unity/Variety: unity is likeness amongst the subjects while variety is differences/uniqueness

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Balance: design elements equally distributed throughout the piece

 

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Scale: how big or small something is in scale to another

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Rhythm: the movement of the elements can direct the viewer’s gaze throughout the piece

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Emphasis: places importance or focus an element

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