6th through 8th Grade - Art & Design Resource Site
The Elements and Principles of Art & Design
ELEMENTS OF ART/DESIGN: elements of art/design are the parts – they structure and carry the work.
- Line
- Form
- Space
- Texture
- Shape
- Color
- Value
PRINCIPLES OF ART/DESIGN: principles of art/design are concepts – they affect content and message.
- Emphasis
- Movement
- Unity
- Rhythm
- Contrast
- Scale
- Variety