Vocabulary

Art Elements:

Line- referring to a continuous mark, made on a surface, by a moving point

Shape- an enclosed space, the boundaries of which are defined by other elements of art

Color- the element of art that is produced when light, striking an object, is reflected back to the eye

Value- refers to the lightness or darkness of a color

Texture- is used to describe either the way a three-dimensional work actually feels when touched, or the visual "feel" of a two-dimensional work.

Volume- a shape in three dimensions

Form- a form is a three-dimensional geometrical figure

Design Principles:

Balance- the distribution of elements on the page

Harmony- all parts of the visual image relate to and complement each other.

Contrast- differences between items on the page

Movement- occurs when objects seem to be moving in a visual image.

Rhythm- the repetition or alternation of elements, often with defined intervals between them, create a sense of movement, and can establish pattern and texture.