Elements of Art

Principles of Design

Basic "vocabluary" of art.

The "building blocks."

The "grammar rules" of art.

HOW we utilize the elements of art to create unified compositions.

Line

Shape

Form

Value

Color

Space

Texture

Emphasis

Movement

Repetition

Proportion

Contrast

Balance

Light (photography)

Create a properly exposed photograph that uses LINE to create visual MOVEMENT throughout the composition.

photo by Tanner Gilbertson '25

photo by Jake Andrews '12

photo by Gavin Linsman '24

photo by Kali Whitfield '25

Elements of Art

Principles of Design

Basic "vocabluary" of art.

The "building blocks."

The "grammar rules" of art.

HOW we utilize the elements of art to create unified compositions.

Line

Shape

Form

Value

Color

Space

Texture

Emphasis

Movement

Repetition

Proportion

Contrast

Balance

Light (photography)

Create a properly exposed photograph that uses TEXTURE and CONTRAST to create a dramatic composition.

photo by EJ Reinhardt '25

photo by Ian Shepard '22

photo by Langston DeHart '22

photo by Moss Capellupo '25

photo by Elise Wheeler '22

Elements of Art

Principles of Design

Basic "vocabluary" of art.

The "building blocks."

The "grammar rules" of art.

HOW we utilize the elements of art to create unified compositions.

Line

Shape

Form

Value

Color

Space

Texture

Emphasis

Movement

Repetition

Proportion

Contrast

Balance

Light (photography)

Create a properly exposed photograph that uses SPACE and BALANCE to create a dramatic composition.

photo by Chad Ruff '18