The Elements and Principles of Art

We are going to focus on 5 Elements of Art and 5 Principles of Art. Artists use these when they are creating and talking about art.

Elements of Art

1. Line
2. Color
   • Primary Colors
   • Secondary Colors
   • Colors Families
   • Complementary Colors
3. Shape
   • Organic
   • Geometric
4. Texture
5. Value

Principles of Art

⌽ Balance

Where elements are placed in proximety to each other.

⦻ Emphasis

How elements are used to create a focal point in the artwork.

⦿ Proportion

The size relationship between elements used.

◻ Variety

The use of contrasting elements next to each other.

∞ Movement

The repetition and placement of the element(s) to create visual movement.

We will practice the Elements and Principles of Art in these projects this semester.

• Planet Project
• Scattered Name
• Black History Month Famous Portraits
• Spring Flowers
• Self-Portrait
• 100th day of School Glyph
• and many other small projects and critiques