Elements & Principles of Design

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Elements of Design 4 Elements of Design: Line Shape and Form Texture Color Line: Lines describe the edges or contours of shapes. They show how an object will look when it has been made. Lines can also be used to create some special effects. For example straight lines suggest strength, direction, and stability.   Shape and Form: All objects occupy space or possess volume. Shape is two dimensional, and form is three dimensional.   Texture: Texture refers to the way a surface feels or looks. Surfaces can be rough smooth, hard slippery, fuzzy, or coarse.   Color: We only see color when light shines on objects. Sunlight appears to be white. In fact, itiis a mixture of seven different colors. All objects react to light by either absorbing or reflecting the various bands of light. Primary Colors Secondary Colors Tertiary Color Complementary Colors Principles of Design 6 Principles of Design: Balance Proportion Harmony and Contrast Pattern Movement and Rhythm Unity and Style 6 Principles of Design: Balance Proportion Harmony and Contrast Pattern Movement and Rhythm Unity and Style

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What are the four elements of design? Draw an example of the Line element that shows strength. Draw an example of the Shape and Form element that shows Texture Draw an example of the Shape and Form element that shows Texture What are the six principles of design? Balance Proportion Harmony and Contrast Pattern Movement and Rhythm Unity and Style

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