| Maximum Contrast |
Minimum Contrast |
| A LINE is an infinitely long mark. |
| Curved |
Straight, Horizontal, Vertical |
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| SHAPE is a TWO-dimensional outline appearance of something. |
| Naturalistic |
Circle, Square, Triangle |
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| FORM is a the THREE-dimensional style, shape, and appearance of an object. |
| Organic |
Sphere, Cube, Pyramid |
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| SPACE is an empty place in or around a work of art. |
| Large |
Small |
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| TEXTURE is the way something feels when you touch or "feel" it. |
| Rough |
Smooth |
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| VALUE is the lightness or darkness of a color. |
| Light, Dark |
Grayed |
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| COLOR is the spectrum of light that interacts with one's eyes. |
| Primary |
Secondary |
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| Color Theory: |
| BLACK: Most people say is means POWER AND AUTHORITY |
| YELLOW: Most people say is means OPTIMISTIC |
| WHITE: Most people say is means INNOCENCE AND PURITY |
| RED: Most people say is means INTENSE EMOTION |
| PINK: Most people say is means ROMANTIC |
| BLUE: Most people say is means TRANQUIL |
| GREEN: Most people say is means CALM |
| PURPLE: Most people say is means SOPHISTICATION |
| BROWN: Most people say is means RELIABLE |
| ORANGE: Most people say is means ENERGETIC |
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| Principles of Design |
| The principles are movement, unity, variety, balance, emphasis, contrast, proportion, and pattern. |
| MOVEMENT: The path the viewer's eyes follow. |
| UNITY: (Harmony) To have a feeling of completeness in the artwork. |
| VARIETY: The use of contrast, emphasis, and the difference in color and size in the artwork. |
| BALANCE: Not to have one part overpower or seem heavier. Symetrical and Asymmetrical |
| EMPHASIS: (Focal Point) To attract the viewer's eyes to a place of special importance |
| CONTRAST: The diference in color and brightness of an object to other objects |
| PROPORTION: Describes the relative size and locations of objects in the artwork. |
| PATTERN: (Rhythm) A consistency with lines and colors of an artwork. |
