THE ELEMENTS OF ART

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THE ELEMENTS OF ART The Elements are the WHAT
in a work of art the Principles are HOW
theyre used
LINE SHAPE FORM SPACE COLOR VALUE TEXTURE
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LINE Line is an element of art which is used to
define space, contours and outlines, or suggest
mass and volume. It may be a continuous mark
made on a surface with a pointed tool or implied
by the edges of shapes and forms.
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Lines may be

• descriptive
• outline
• contour
• single
• hatching

• implied
• edges
• closure
• lines of sight

• expressive
• abstract
• line personalities
• shape
• movement
• direction

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