Elements of Arts Visual

ELEMENTS OF ART
PREPARED BY: ghiann Carla p. Marasigan

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Elements of Art: Visual
• Taking off from the scientific reference, elements of art are
akin to the atoms that are defined as the units or "building
blocks" of matter. Together, in a variety of combinations and
formations, they have the ability to create molecules such as
water or the more complex sucrose. These formulations are
almost the same with elements of art when they are joined
together, in a variety of ways. In the same line of reasoning.
The elements of art are the aspects of an artwork that can
be isolated from each other.
Elements of Art: Visual
• Some art forms also necessitate some of the
elements as they are inherent in the very
nature of them. For example, sculptures
automatically have the following elements
with or without the decision of the artist to
include them: shape, form, and space.
Without these elements, there is no sculpture
to begin with. Elements are the necessary
preconditions for the creation of art.
LINE
• A line refers to a point moving at an identifiable
path-it has length and direction. It also has width.
It is one-dimensional, however, it has the capacity
to either define the perimeters of the artwork
(edges) and/or become a substantial component
of the composition. It has variations in view of its
orientation/direction, shape, and thickness. These
variations import not only the visual elements into
the artwork, but suggest meaning or message
being conveyed by the artist.
Horizontal and vertical lines
- refers to the orientation of the line. Horizontal
lines are normally associated with rest or calm.
Landscapes often contain these elements as
works like these often connote a visual sense
of being parallel to the ground. It also alludes
to position of the reclined body at rest. Vertical
lines, on the other hand, connote elevation or
height, which is usually taken to mean
exaltation or aspiration for action. Together,
these lines communicate stability and firmness.
Diagonal and crooked lines
- diagonal lines convey movement and
instability, although the progression can be
seen. Crooked or jagged lines, on the other
hand, are reminiscent of violence, conflict, or
struggle.
Curved lines
-these are lines that bend or coil. They allude
to softness, grace, flexibility, or even sensuality.
Shape and Form
• These two are related to each other in the sense
that they define the space occupied by the object
of art Shape refers to two dimensions: height and
width, while form refers to three dimensions:
height, width, and depth. Even if shapes are part
of a bigger picture each can be identified by
breaking the visual components apart and
making distinctions based on what we know and
what we have seen.
Shape and Form
 Geometric- these shapes find origin in
mathematical propositions as such, its
translation and use are often man-made.
These include shapes such as squares,
triangles, cubes, circles, spheres, and comes
among others.
 Organic - organic shapes are those readily
occurring in nature, often irregular and
asymmetrical.
Geometric Organnic
SPACE
• Related to shape and form is space which is
usually inferred from a songs of depth, whether it
is real or simulated. Real space is three-dimension
like what has been previously mentioned,
sculptures are a perfect example of artworks that
bear this element. However, this can only be
manifested two-dimensional artworks through the
use of different techniques, or the use (or non-
use) of area around a drawing or picture
SPACE
 Positive and negative space- usually
identified with the white is the negative
space. The positive space on the other
hand, is the space where shadow is
heavily used.
 Three-dimensional space- can be
simulated through a variety of
techniques.
Color
• Color is perhaps one of the elements that enhances the
appeal of an artwork. Its effect has range, allowing the
viewer to make responses based on memory, emotion
and instinct, among others. Color is not intrinsic to an
object and without light, one cannot perceive color. Much
of what we know about Colors begins with the notion of a
Color Theory that was first unraveled by The experiments
undertaken by Sir Isaac Newton in 1666. A ray of sunlight
passing through a prism reveals an array of colors akin to
that of a rainbow. .An upshot of this color theory is the
creation of a color wheel.
Property of Color
• a. Hue – this dimension of color gives its
name. It can be subdivided into:
Primary colors – red, yellow, and blue
Secondary colors – green, orange, and
violet
Tertiary colors – six in total, these hues
are achieved when primary and secondary
colors are mixed
Property of Color
b. Value – this refers to the brightness or
darkness of color. Often, this is used by artists to
create the illusion of depth and solid ty, a
particular mood, communicate a feeling, or in
establishing a scene (e.g day and night),
 Light colors – taken as the source of light in
the composition
 Dark colors – the lack or even absence of
light
Property of Color
• Each primary color has a range of values
based on the addition and diminishing
quantity and quality of light.
 Tint – this is a lighter color than the
normal value (e.g. pink for red)
 Shade – this is a darker color than the
normal value (e.g., maroon for red)
Property of Color
c. Intensity – this is the color’s brightness or
dullness. It is identified as the strength of
color whether it is vivid or muted. To achieve
a specific intensity of a color, one may add
either gray or its complementary color.
 Bright or warm colors- positive energy
 Dull or cool colors – sedate/soothing,
seriousness or calm
Color Harmonies
• To better understand intensity of color, color
harmonies are to be considered.
 Monochromatic harmonies – use the
variations of a hue. An example is Claud
Monet’s “Houses of Parliament.”
 Complementary harmonies - involve two
colors opposite each other in the color wheel.
Since they are at contrary positions, the
reaction is most intense
Monochromatic harmonies
Complementary harmonies
Color Harmonies
 Analogous harmonies - make use of two colors
beside each other in the color wheel.
 Other harmonies have emerged such as triadic
harmonies, which make use of three colors
from equidistant sites within the color wheel.
This however, does not mean that artists will
limit themselves to these kinds of harmonies.
These are but jump-off points that artists and
other creative use.
Analogous harmonies
Texture
• Like space, texture can be either real or
implied. This element in an artwork is
experienced through the sense of touch
(and sight). This element renders the art
object tactile. This was achieved using
the techniques employed by the artist in
creating the work
Texture
Texture
a. Textures in the two-dimensional plane
- texture can be implied using one technique
or a combination of other elements of art. By
creating this visual quality in the artwork, one
can imagine how the surface will feel if it was to
be touched. Some of the words used to
describe texture are the following: rough or
smooth, hard or soft, hairy, leathery, sharp or
dull, etc.
Texture
b. Surface texture
- refers to the texture of the three-
dimensional art
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