THE ELEMENTS MINI COURSE
THE FOUNDATION
The elements of art are the basic building blocks for creating art. They are the foundation in which all great works are built. Great artists masterfully use the elements in their work consistently and deliberately."The Elements" mini course looks at each element of art. Each element is presented in a straight-forward manner - through presentation style videos and ebooks - so that each concept is easy to understand and apply to your own artworks.
Description: A look at the most basic element of art – line. This module will take a look at what line is in terms of art and how it is used in artworks to communicate edge and form in artworks. Length: 2:29
Description: A look at the element of art – shape. Shapes are created by enclosing contours. By learning to recognize shapes in objects, we can learn to draw or paint any complex object. Length: 2:37
Description: A look at the element of art – form. Shapes are created by enclosing contours. By learning to recognize shapes in objects, we can learn to draw or paint any complex object. Length: 3:24
Value is the darkness or lightness of a color. Many consider value to be the most important element of all. Length: 2:36
This module looks at six ways the illusion of space can be achieved in artworks. Length: 6:14