Art 101 Week 2 : Elements and Principles of Art

Introduction to Elements and Principles00:00:01

An overview of the fundamental tools used in art and design. The instructor clarifies the assignment, which requires students to identify these elements and principles in specific artworks rather than simply defining them.

Defining Elements of Art00:02:34

Explains that elements are the formal components you can physically point to in a piece, including line, shape, form, space, texture, value, color, and time.

Implied Lines and Shapes00:06:01

A detailed look at how lines and shapes can be either explicit or implied within a composition, using examples like the Golden Triangle and figure-ground relationships.

Principles of Art: Unity, Variety, and Balance00:18:03

Discusses how principles describe the interactions of elements. It covers how unity and variety create harmony, and explains the concepts of symmetrical, bilateral, radial, and asymmetrical balance.

Emphasis, Movement, and Rhythm00:25:25

Covers how artists guide the viewer's eye through emphasis, implied motion, and the use of rhythm and pattern to create a sense of tempo within a work.