Composition

Art and design

Scale, proportion and perspective

Unity, variety, rhythm and balance

Mass, shape, volume and depth

Line

Tone, hue and colour

Shape and form

Texture

Pattern

This unit revisits and reframes the key principles and elements of art. Pupils will study how artists use these elements with greater sophistication. They will carefully examine and analyse the elements and principles, applying them to their chosen art forms and endorsements.

Foundation workshops: revisiting elements of art and principles of art

Which of these is a principle of art rather than an element of art?

True or False: Artists can use overlapping and size to create the illusion of space and depth in an image.

Making the artwork feel stable and evenly arranged

Using differences like dark and light to add interest

All the parts of the artwork feel like they belong together

Which group shows the three primary colours?

True or False: Most pictures need a focal point that draws the eye to the most important area.

The part of the picture that seems closest to you.

The part of the picture that seems furthest away.

When objects are placed in front of each other to create depth.

Starter Quiz

Which of these is a principle of art rather than an element of art?