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Elements Of Design Nina Mosher

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

POINT

  • Position but no dimension
  • Indicate location

LINE

  • Length dimension
  • Define boundry
  • Creates texture and patterns
  • Types: diagonal, curved, horizontal, vertical

COLOR

  • Hue
  • Value
  • Saturation

SHAPE

  • 2D area enclosed by lines or curves
  • Geometric: square, circle, triangle
  • Mechanical: simple shapes made of lines or curves
  • Organic: natural or simulating nature

FORM

  • 3D volume or solid often on 2D surface with use of careful value
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SPACE

  • Areas between and around image
  • Or implied depth of image
  • Types: positive or negative
  • Evident in images with depth
  • Types: Cluttered or open

TEXTURE

  • Surface looks or feels real
  • Types: smooth (reflective) or ruff (absorbs light)
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