Elements and organization of art

Elements and Organization of ART

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Elements of ART

1. Line

A basic element of art, referring to a

continuous mark, made on a surface, by a

moving point. It is man’s own invention but

does not exist in nature.

The artist uses lines to imitate or to

represent objects and figures on a flat

surface.

Types of Lines

Horizontal Line It creates an impression of peacefulness and perfect

stability.Vertical Line

It appears balance and stable. We generally feel that a straight tree is a strong one,

or that the person who stands tall is one who has confidence in himself.

Diagonal Line It implies action. A man who is running bends forward and thus

assumes a diagonal position.

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2. Shape

It is an enclosed space, the boundaries

of which are defined by other elements of

art. They can be used to simplify ideas.

Limited into two dimensions: length

and width

Types of Shape

Natural Shapes those we see in nature, such as shapes of men,

animals, or trees. Natural shapes may be interpreted realistically, or they may be distorted.

Natural Shape

Abstract Shapes formed after the artist has drawn out the essence of

the original object and made it the subject of his work.

Non-Objective Shapes show geometric shapes which seldom have reference

to recognizable objects, but most often they show a similarity to some organic forms.

Non-objective

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3. Form

It is a three-dimensional geometrical

figure (i.e.: sphere, cube, cylinder, cone,

etc.), as opposed to a shape, which is two-

dimensional, or flat.

It allows us as viewers to mentally

capture the work and understand it.

Example of Form

Viewing Leonardo's Mona Lisa, the formal elements therein are: color, dimension, lines, mass, shape, etc., while the feelings of mystery and intrigue the piece evokes are informal products of the viewer's imagination.

A sculptor, by default, has to have both form and space in a sculpture, because these elements are three-dimensional. They can also be made to appear in two-dimensional works through the use of perspective and shading.

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4. Space

Refers to distances or areas around,

between or within components of a piece. It can

be positive (white or light) or negative (black or

dark), open or closed, shallow or deep and two-

dimensional or three-dimensional. Sometimes

space isn't actually within a piece, but

the illusion of it is.

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5. Texture

Shows whether the surface is rough or

smooth. A piece of sculpture, a building and

a painting may have texture which we can

describe in much the same way.

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6. Value

Refers to the lightness or darkness of a color.

Value becomes critical in a work which has no

colors other than black, white, and a gray scale.

For a great example of value in action, think

of a black and white photograph. You can easily

visualize how the infinite variations of gray

suggest planes and textures.

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7. Color

Element of art that is produced when

light, striking an object, is reflected back to

the eye.

3 Properties to Color

Hue Simply means the name we give to a color (red,

yellow, blue, etc.).Intensity

Refers to the strength and vividness of the color. For example, we may describe the color blue as "royal" (bright, rich, vibrant) or "dull" (grayed).

Value Meaning its lightness or darkness. The terms shade

and tint are in reference to value changes in colors.

Principles of Design

Harmony Refers to the adaptation of the visual elements to each other, the agreement

between the parts of a composition which result in unity. Variety

It may be achieved through repetition. However, too much repetition easily results in monotony; hence, the principle of variety is needed to prevent this.

Rhythm Is continuance, a flow or a feeling of movement achieved by the repetition of

regular visual units Proportion

Deals with the ratio of one part to another and of the parts to the whole. It implies a comparison between parts. It is expressed in size, number, and position.

Balance A feeling of equality in weight, attention, or attraction of the various

elements. It is inherent in nature. We see balance in the human body.

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