Question

Define each of the following art elements.

1. Line

2. Shape

3. Form

4. Color

5. Value

6. Space

7. Texture

Answer 1

Explanation: Line: Distance between 2 points. Shape: 2D, flat object. Has length and width. Can be either geometric or organic. Form: A 3D object. Has length, width and depth. Color: Reflected light off of an object. Value: Shading; lights and darks. Helps create the illusion of 3D. Space: T he illusion of depth. There are 3 ways to show space: 1) Overlapping; 2) Sizing and Placement; 3) Detail and Color. Texture: Surface quality; how something feels or looks like it feels.