Elements of
Art
LINE Kinds of Lines
A path made by moving a Straight Lines
point a. Horizontal Line
Series of dots b. Vertical Line
An intended mark made by c. Diagonal Line
the artist to convey meaning d. Zigzag Line
beyond its physical Curved Lines
description
Straight Lines
Curved Lines
COLOR
Adds beauty and meaning to all forms of art
Expresses moods, feelings, and personality
Properties of Color:
1. Hue - the name given to the color
2. Value - the lightness or darkness of a color
3. Intensity - the brightness and dullness of a
color
How Colors Relate:
1. Monochromic Harmony - when a single
color is varied in intensity and value
2. Complementary Harmony - when two colors
that are opposite each other in the color
wheel are placed side by side
3. Analogous Harmony - when hues that are
adjacent or beside each other in the wheel
is used
SHAPES
Formed when two ends of a
line meet to enclose an area
They could be flat (two-
dimensional) or solid (three-
dimensional)
Picture plane - any flat
surface in which the artwork
is created
Classification of Shapes
1. Natural or organic - shapes that are
seen in nature
2. Abstract shapes - shapes that have
little or no resemblance to natural
objects
3. Non-objective or biomorphic - seldom
have reference to recognizable objects
4. Geometric Shapes - triangles,
rectangles, squares, cylinders, and
cubes
TEXTURE
Refers to the feel or tactile quality of
the surface of an object
It could be rough or smooth, fine or
coarse, polished or dull, and plain or
irregular
Texture that can be perceived by the
eye is called visual texture
SPACE
An illusion in the graphic arts
Created by techniques that add depth and distance to two-dimensional
art
Methods of Creating Space
Overlapping Planes Relative Size Relative Height
Methods of Creating Space
Perspective
Linear Perspective Aerial Perspective
MOVEMENT
Actual Movement Implied Movement
Movements that are achieved Variety of lines are used
naturally using wind and water together, repeated, changed in
or mechanically through an position, or decreased/
energy source. increased in size
ELEMENTS OF MUSIC
Rhythm Harmony
Movement or pattern with The sounding of a series or
uniform recurrence of accented group of tones at the same
and accented beat. time.
Melody Timbre
Succession of tones arranged in The tonal quality or the
such a way to give it a musical character of the tone that is
sense. produced by an instrument or
human voice.
ELEMENTS OF MUSIC
Form Instrumental Forms:
The structure or framework of a 1. Sonata
composition. 2. Symphony
Vocal Forms: Dynamics
1. Opera The loudness and softness of
2. Cantata the sound indicated by symbols
3. Moro to regulate them.
ELEMENTS OF DANCE
Music Choreography
It should be melodic and How the steps and movements
harmonious to motivate dancers are connected to be performed
to move in-tune with rhythm. in organized manner.
Movement Technique
How dancers use their bodies to The skill of the dancer in
move and create organized executing the movements.
patterns.
ELEMENTS OF DANCE
Theme Pattern in Time
The content or the main Provided by rhythm and to be
ingredient of the dance. executed in space or dance
floor.
Design Costume
The planned organization or Enhances the effect of the
patterns of movement in time dance.
and space.
ELEMENTS OF DRAMA
Plot Characters
The over-all structure of the The people involved in the story
play (exposition, complication, (protagonist and antagonist).
and resolution).
Setting Dialogue
The locale and period in which The words uttered by the
the story takes place. characters in the story.
Theme
What the story means.
ELEMENTS OF THEATRE
Playwright Director
They work out the plot in terms Works with the playwright to
of the action and dialogue. present the interpretation of the
drama.
Performers Production Design
The ones who portray the The scenery, props, make-up,
characters. costumes, music, sound, and all
other effects in a theater
production.
ELEMENTS OF CINEMA
Acting and the Stars Music and Musical
The art of portraying an Director
imitating a character in a story. In-charge with the music and
sounds to be used.
Set and Art Directors Color
A well-researched, realistic Innovation in cinematography.
setting makes the story
authentic.
ELEMENTS OF CINEMA
Make-up, hair, and Sound, Camera, an d
Costume Design Special Effect Technicians
It improves the level of art form They are responsible for making
in a motion picture. dialogue clear and music of fine
quality and decide on the use of
masking and different angles.
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Reference
Ferrer, M.C. et al. (2018). Art Appreciation. Panday-Lahi Publishing
Inc.
