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Elements of Art and Principles of Design
Complete one table for each of the nine elements of art and principles of design. When
possible, choose pieces of art that you could use in your classroom.
Please refer to the following table for an example of the element of rhythm.
Example
Element of art or principle of design
!hythm
Definition
A patterned repetition of a motif, formal element, and so on, at regular or irregular inter"als in the
same or a modified form.
#ample
Where do you see this element of art or principle of design in this wor$ of art%
&he lines in the coat create a feeling of rhythm. &he white trim and the patterning on the trim
communicate a sense of mo"ement and rhythm in the piece.
Artwor$ title Winter, decorati"e panel
Artist 'n$nown
Country England
Date ()th century
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Please use the following tables when completing all nine elements of art and principles of
design. Each element must be in a separate table.
Element One
Element of art or principle of design
&exture
Definition
#howing the definition and different texture in the images.
#ample
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&he image shows the lines and definition that gi"e this image texture
Artwor$ title 7andscape
Artist 8an 3ogh
Country 9etherlands
Date 1::;
!esource
www.blogspot.com
Element Two
Element of art or principle of design <o"ement
Definition
<o"ement is caused by using elements under the rules of the principles in picture to gi"e the
feeling of motion and to guide the "iewer=s eyes throughout the artwor$. >n mo"ement an art
should flow, because the artist has the ability to control the "iewer=s eye.
#ample
Where do you see this element of art or principle of design in this wor$ of art% &his art gi"es the
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feeling of a ship in a storm, it helps you feel the mo"ement and struggle of the ship.
Artwor$ title 9/A
Artist Arthur !ac$ham
Country 7ondon
Date ()
th
century
!esource http//thehelpfulartteacher.blogspot.com/()15/)@/lineAshapeAformAandAmo"ementAandA
texture.html
Element Three
Element of art or principle of design Pattern
Definition
Pattern is an underlying structure that organi0es surfaces or structures
#ample
Where do you see this element of art or principle of design in this wor$ of art% &his image uses patterns to get
a "ery contro"ersial message across.
Artwor$ title 3uernica
Artist Picasso
Country #pain
Date ()
th
century
!esource
http//www.pablopicasso.org/
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Element Four
Element of art or principle of design 7ines
Definition a thin shape that pro"ides texture and helps gi"e an understanding and feeling to what the artist
wanted to portray
#ample
Where do you see this element of art or principle of design in this wor$ of art% &his piece of art gi"es you a
calm feeling of a bright starry e"ening.
Artwor$ title #tarry 9ight
Artist 8an 3ogh
Country 9etherlands
Date 1::;
!esource
http//thehelpfulartteacher.blogspot.com/()15/)@/lineAshapeAformAandAmo"ementAandAtexture.html
Element Five
Element of art or principle of design Contrast
Definition Contrast stresses the "isual differences in si0e, shape, and color between the
elements to enhance the perception of a message intended. Contrast also draws and directs the
"iewer=s attention to specific areas.
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#ample
Where do you see this element of art or principle of design in this wor$ of art% &his picture has
different shapes and patterns to create a head but also as if this is not intriguing enough the
picture also contrast these shapes and patterns with color to ma$e you ponder and consider the
image e"en more so.
Artwor$ title *ead of <atador
Artist Picasso
Country #pain
Date ()
th
century
!esource
http//paulcorio.blogspot.com/());/)?/paintingsAiAli$eAptA5).html
Element Six
Element of art or principle of design Color
Definition
Color is the part of light that is reflected by the ob1ect we see. >n (D we mix pigments to create
new colors. Color is defined by hue and "alue.
#ample
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&he image uses colors to contrast and gi"e meaning and illuminate definition.
Artwor$ title explosi"e
Artist francoise nielly
Country 9/A
Date (1
st
century
!esource
http//"i.suali0e.us/nielly2painting2inspiration2colors2color2picture2gE67.html
Element Seven
Element of art or principle of design 8alue
Definition
8alue is the lightness or dar$ness of an area or ob1ect. >t adds dimension by creating the illusion
of depth.
#ample
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Where do you see this element of art or principle of design in this wor$ of art% 'sing light and
dar$ shading and contrast to see the form of the image intended.
Artwor$ title 'n$nown
Artist Caren <argulis
Country 7ondon
Date (1
st
century
!esource www.dailypainters.com
Element Eight
Element of art or principle of design !hythm
Definition!hythm is a pattern created by repeating elements. !hythm also denotes the seDuence
to the "iewing order.
#ample
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Where do you see this element of art or principle of design in this wor$ of art%
&wo or more different motifs may be alternated, such as the blac$ and red sDuares in a
chec$erboardE a single motif might be flipped, mirrored or rotated e"ery so many iterationsE or the
placement or spacing between motifs can be alternated. &his is essentially a regular rhythm that
has more complex motifs, or metaAmotifs. &he added "ariety can help lessen the monotony of a
regular rhythm.
Artwor$ title 7i0ard
Artist Escher
Country America
Date 1;?(
!esource
http//flyeschool.com/content/repetitionArhythmAandApattern
Element Nine
Element of art or principle of design #hapes
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Definition #hape is a self contained defined area of geometric or organic form. &he three basic
shapes the circle, the sDuare, and the triangle are considered to be the fundamental shapes
found in all design.
#ample
Where do you see this element of art or principle of design in this wor$ of art% &he image uses a
"ariety of shapes to create contrast and definition also shows color
Artwor$ title Eye Candy (
Artist Fruce 3ray
Country America
Date (1
st
century
!esource http//www.brucegray.com/htmlfolder/lifetime.html