Module 5 - THE VISUAL ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES
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Activity 3: Key Terms, Topics, and Concepts
After completing the readings and MindEdge Module 5, be able to understand and define the following terms:
The Elements and Principles of visual art make up what is called Composition.
A. Describe the five elements of two-dimensional art and their sub- categories.
- Line
- Form (shape)
- Color:
- Hue
- Value
- Intensity
- Primary Colors
- Secondary Colors
- Tertiary Colors
- Complementary Colors
Please refer to page 78 of The Humanities through the Arts for a color wheel to refer to with the above color terms.
- Space
- Texture
B. Describe the four principles of two-dimensional art.
- Repetition:
- Rhythm
- Harmony
- Variation
- Balance
- Symmetrical
- Asymmetrical
- Unity
- Focal Area
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