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Elements of art
1.Line - A mark made by a pointed tool such as a brush, pen or a stick.

2.Shape - A flat enclosed area that has two dimensions, length and width.

3.Color - Is one of the most dominant elements it is created by light. There are three properties of color; hue(name),value(shades and tints),and intensity(brightness)

4.Value - Degrees of lightness and darkness. The difference between value is called contrast.

5.Form - Objects that are three-dimensional having length, width and height. They can be viewed from many sides.

6.Texture - Roughness and smoothness of an objects appearance.

7.Space - Refers to the area in which art is organized.

Principles of Design
1. Pattern - A regular arrangement of alternated or repeated elements(shapes, lines, colors )

2. Contrast - Refers to the arrangement of opposite elements ( light vs. dark )

3.Emphasis - Special attention/importance given to one part of the work of art ( for example a dark shape in a light composition )

4.Balance - Elements of design are arranged symmetrically or asymmetrically to create the impression of equality on weight or importance.

5.Scale - The relationship between objects with respect to size, number; including the relation between parts of a whole.

6.Harmony - The arrangement of elements to give the viewer the feeling that all the parts of the piece form a whole.

7.Ryhtm/movement - Refers to the suggestion of motion through the use of various elements.

8.Unity - All parts of an image work together to be seen as a whole.

9.Variety - Using different elements in an image to create visual interest.