Elements of Art: Line and Shape

• The elements of art are fundamental building blocks used by artists that create visual impact and meaning. The elements are line, shape, form, space, color, value and texture. Art can be divided into Visual, Auditory and Combined Arts.

Objectives of Studying Elements of Art

• Define the differences between types of art which are visual, auditory, and combined and discuss how they are important.
• Explain how art forms are mixed or combined to create new styles.
• Recognize examples of art fusion and how it is used in performances and digital creations.

Line

• A line is a continuous mark made on a surface, having length and direction; conveys feeling and emotions.
• Vertical lines suggest strength and stability.
• Horizontal lines suggest calmness or rest.

Shape

• A shape is a two-dimensional area defined by lines or changes in color that can be either geometric or organic.
• Geometric shapes consist of triangles, squares, circles etc.
• Organic shapes consist of free-flowing, irregular shapes found in nature.

Form

• Form is a three-dimensional shape with height, width, and depth that occupies space.
• Sculptures primarily deal with form.
• Form can be implied in two-dimensional art through techniques like shading and perspective.
• Examples of form include cubes and spheres.

Space

• Space refers to the area around, within, and between objects in a work of art.
• Artists use 2 types of space to make their art have depth or be flat.
• Positive space is the the artwork that the artist wants the audience to focus on.
• Negative space is the background.

Color

• Color has 3 main properties: hue, saturation, and value.
• Hue is the pure color.
• Saturation is the intensity or purity of the color.
• Value is the lightness or darkness of the color

Value

• Value refers to the lightness or darkness of a color.
• A light grey has a high value compared to a dark grey, which has a low value.

Texture

• Texture refers to the surface quality of an object and can be actual or implied.
• Actual texture is the physical texture you can touch.
• Implied texture suggests a certain feel.

Visual Arts

• Visual art refers to physical and tangible aspects that are primarily appreciated through sense of sight.
• The three different forms of visual art include Fine Arts, Decorative Arts and Contemporary Arts.

Fine Arts

• Fine arts is creative art appreciated primarily or solely for imaginative, aesthetics, and intellectual content.
• Aesthetic value and beauty are practiced more than functional value.
• Fine art examples Painting, Drawing and Sculpture.

Decorative Arts

• Decorative arts are concerned with the production of high-quality objects that are both beautiful and useful.
• Ceramic, Jewelry and Furniture are examples of decorative arts.

Contemporary Arts

• Contemporary art was born with the emergence of new artist techniques.
• Contemporary arts are defined as all artworks produced in our present time, usually while the artist is still alive and making works.
• Collage, Performance Art, and Minimalist Art are examples of Contemporary art.

Auditory Arts

• Auditory art, or sound art, uses sound as its primary medium, incorporating practices like music, sound installations, and acoustic ecology.
• Music, Poetry, Radio Plays and Audiobooks/Podcasts are examples of auditory art.

Music

• Music is a common form of auditory art and encompasses various genres, styles, and traditions.
• Music expresses ideas and emotions through rhythm, melody, harmony, and dynamics.

Poetry

• Poetry is a common form of auditory art that incorporates various genres, styles, and traditions.
• Poetry expresses ideas and emotions through rhythm, melody, harmony, and dynamics.

Radio Plays

• Radio plays are non-visual performances that use dialogue, sound effects, and music to tell a story without visual elements.

Audiobooks/Podcast

• Audiobooks and podcasts are forms of auditory art that combine narration, sound design, and editing.
• These enhance the listening experience.

Combined Arts

• Combined arts blend multiple mediums like dance, poetry, theater, music, film, and visual arts.

Art Fusion

• Art fusion occurs when an artist from any field collaborates with a brand of any kind to create a product, service, concept, or piece for the benefit of both parties and society as a whole.
• In the 1930's fine artists and fashion designers engaged in art fusion.
• Art fusion refers to the merging of different artistic styles, mediums, techniques, or cultural influences to create something new and unique which explores possibilities when different artistic worlds collide.

Overlapping

• Overlapping objects unifies a drawing.
• Overlapping enhances the depth of field.
• Overlapping creates a aesthetically pleasing composition.

Interrelated Elements

• Describes two or more things closely connected and affect each other
• Situations describe two or more elements strongly influence each other or are closely linked.

Graffiti

• Graffiti is a modern visual art form that uses urban spaces to express culture, identity, creativity, and social messages.

Poetry Performance

• Poetry performance is a live presentation of poems where the poet uses tone, rhythm, and gestures to bring the words to life.
• Performers add elements like music or movement to enhance the experience.
• The goal is to connect with the audience and make the poetry feel powerful and real.

Performance Art

• Performance art is a dynamic and expressive form of contemporary art that involves live performances for an audience.
• Unlike traditional visual arts, performance art combines movement, sound, and interaction to create an often thought-provoking experience.
• Performance art characteristics include live and time-based use of body as medium and interaction with the audience.
• Ballet, Opera Musical Theatre, Choir and Drama are examples of performance art.

Digital Art

• Digital art is a form of artistic expression created using digital technology like computers, tablets, and specialized software.
• It encompasses a wide range of styles and techniques, including digital painting, 3D modeling, pixel art, and vector illustrations.
• Virtual tools allow artists to edit, layer, and experiment with colors and textures.
• Digital artists use programs like Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, or Blender to create their works, making it easier to share and distribute their art online.