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Basic Elements of Design

• Design elements are essential components in art and design
• Each element is crucial to a visual message
• Combinations impact how the design is perceived

Line

• Line is the visual direction of a design
• Lines can emphasize pleasing elements or disguise undesirable ones
• Different types of lines have different effects on design

Line - Vertical

• Vertical lines lead the eye upward, adding height, formality, and strength
• Examples: tall furniture, columns, pillars, striped wallpaper, long narrow draperies
• Vertical lines can make a room seem more spacious and ceilings appear higher

Line - Horizontal

• Horizontal lines lead the eye left or right, suggesting informality and restfulness
• Examples: long, low roofs, low furniture like sofas and chests
• Horizontal lines can make buildings, rooms, and furniture seem wider and shorter

Line - Diagonal

• Diagonal lines suggest action, movement, and excitement
• Examples: staircases, cathedral ceilings, gable roofs
• Diagonal lines can be overpowering, so they should be used sparingly

Line - Curve

• Too many curved lines can create a busy look
• Examples: doorway arches, ruffled curtains, curved furniture, rounded accessories
• Curved lines add a softening, graceful effect to designs

Shape

• Shape is the configuration of lines or contours that define a figure or form
• It's a two-dimensional area with width and length
• Two types of shapes: geometric and organic

Shape - Geometric

• Geometric shapes include circles, rectangles, squares, triangles, octagons, pentagons, etc.
• These shapes have clear edges created by tools

Shape - Organic

• Organic shapes have a natural look, flowing and curving appearance
• These shapes are typically irregular or asymmetrical
• Organic shapes are associated with natural objects like plants and animals

Form

• Form adds another dimension to shape, making a shape three-dimensional
• A circle becomes a sphere when depth/shading is added
• Forms are three-dimensional, measured by height, width, and depth
• Two types: geometric (man-made) and organic (natural)

Form - Geometric

• Geometric forms are created using geometry, e.g., squares, rectangles, circles, triangles
• Easily constructed using tools

Form - Organic

• Organic forms are generally complex, irregular, or asymmetrical
• Difficult to construct using geometry; often found in nature

Space

• Space is the area around or between objects
• Two types: two-dimensional and three-dimensional
• In two-dimensional space, length and width are considered; in three-dimensional space, length, width, and height are considered

Texture

• Texture is a surface's tactile quality
• Tactile refers to the perception of touch
• Texture appeals to sight and touch
• Examples: ribbed, crinkled, rough, smooth
• Patterns or colors can create the illusion of texture
• Smooth surfaces reflect more light, and rough surfaces absorb more light

Color

• Color alters the perception of a space
• Color can be used to define form, create scale, create illusions, and emphasize dramatic architectural forms
• Color is described using hue, value, and chroma (or saturation)

Color Terms

• Tint: a hue made by adding white
• Shade: a hue made by adding black
• Tone: a hue made by adding gray