;)
The Complete Teacher
Vocational
Elements of art
Elements of art
Line - An element of art defined by a point moving in space. Line may be two-or three-dimensional, descriptive, implied, or abstract.
Shape - An element of art that is two-dimensional, flat, or limited to height and width.
Form - An element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses volume; includes height, width and depth (as in a cube, a sphere, a pyramid, or a cylinder). Form may also be free flowing.
Value - The lightness or darkness of tones or colours. White is the lightest value; black is the darkest. The value halfway between these extremes is called middle grey.
Space - An element of art by which positive and negative areas are defined or a sense of depth achieved in a work of art .
Colour - An element of art made up of three properties: hue, value, and intensity.
- Hue: name of colour
- Value: hue’s lightness and darkness (a colour’s value changes when white or black is added
- Intensity: quality of brightness and purity (high intensity= colour is strong and bright; low intensity= colour is faint and dull)
Texture - An element of art that refers to the way things feel, or look as if they might feel if touched.
Sign in to add your comment.
Shortcuts
This is for the principals, HODs, and teachers, who know the impact they can have. Make sure that you read about your circle of control and the six hours you have each day to make a difference.
New art resources for African classrooms are available.
Visit the page to access and download free resources.
To explore the resources, click here.
If you would like to be part of our community, please click on the link provided.
.