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elements of art

By Shelley Esaak, About.com

Definition:

The elements of art are those components that one combines with principles of design to construct art. The elements are as follows:

  • line
  • shape
  • form
  • space
  • texture
  • value and
  • color

To learn why these elements are crucial to both the creation and discussion of art, please see the FAQ "What are the elements of art?"

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