Elements of Art Senior High School Grade 12
- 2. 1.SPACE • Space in visual arts can be define as a void, an emptiness which can either be positive or negative. The positive space refers to a space enclosed in shape, while the negative space denotes the opposites. • Moreover, in other art forms, space can be referred to as an interval or pause. In literature, it is the pause between words, whereas in music, it is the interval between notes.
- 3. 2.LINE • Line is the extension of a point, a short or long mark drawn or carved on a surface. It is an implied path suggesting- a.direction: vertical, horizontal, diagonal b. character: jagged, curved, series of dots or broken lines. A line may refer to the script of actor in theater. In dance, it is the series of steps that a dancer makes
- 4. 3.SHAPE AND FORM • Shape can be described as a figure separate from its surrounding area or background. It can be either be geometric( angular) or organic (curvy). • Form is slightly similar to shape. It is enclosed line, a figure separate from its background. But, remember that shape is two dimensional, while form is three-dimensional. For instance, the square is an example of shape; the cube is a form.
- 5. 4.COLOR • Color the most striking art element that catches the eye. It is a sensation created by visible wavelengths of light caught in a prism. It is a mixture of organic or synthetic substances called pigments, used as paint or dye. • Color creates a mood or tone, such as red for passion, anger, or love; blue for peace, nobility, or sadness; and yellow for gaiety, innocence, or jealousy. Color also varies from dull to bright, depending on its intensity, like in music, where intensity can also refer to the loudness or softness of a sound.
- 6. 5.VALUE • In visual arts, value is the degree of lightness and darkness of a color. In music, it is called pitch, which is the highness or lowness of a tone. The tone color or timbre refers to the quality of the sound. • Like color, value suggests an atmosphere or mood, also found in other art forms (e.g., strong contrast suggests a strong emotional response, especially in writing).
- 7. 6. TEXTURE • Texture is the surface of an artwork. A texture can be actual or tactile, meaning, it can really be felt by touch; or it can be simulated or illusory, which means it can only be seen, not felt.
- 8. • In music or writing, texture is the quality or style of a composition. The sounds from different musical instruments allow one to hear texture in sound. • These elements are the basic tools of expression in any art form. They can be found in nature and in man-made environment. Artist use, arrange, and manipulate them to express feelings or mood and convey their message to the viewers, listeners, or readers.
- 9. PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN • Design is overall structure of an art form. It is a plan for order. It is the means by which artists indicate and demonstrate the ideas and feelings they wish to convey. • The principles of design are also called the organization of the elements. They help people make sense of the environment, at the same time, make it aesthetically pleasing and interesting.
- 10. Principles of design found in arts. • Harmony – refers to the wholeness of the design, the pleasing arrangement of parts and the agreement between parts of a composition, resulting in a united whole. • In music , harmony is the combination of musical notes simultaneously played to produce music. No musical work has only a single note. It needs harmony to be considered in music.
- 11. • In writing, the theme or the topic is the uniting factor. It binds all the parts and elements of the story, making it worth reading. A piece of work that has no harmony is confusing to read. • Harmony, or unity, can also be related to world affairs. The main goal of United Nations ( UN), an intergovernmental organizations, is to create harmony among people of all nations. Its slogan is “unity in diversity”.