the sense of weight or heaviness of an object or element, making it feel solid and substantial

a 2D area with a defined boundary, such as a circle

the amount of space an object occupies, giving it a three-dimensional, chunky, or filled appearance

the perception of space within an artwork, making things look far away or close up

the position of objects, relative to each other in a scene, to create depth and balance

Mass, shape, volume and depth

Art and design

Scale, proportion and perspective

Unity, variety, rhythm and balance

Line

Tone, hue and colour

Shape and form

Texture

Pattern

Composition

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

2D has only height and width; 3D has height, width, and depth

What is the difference between 2D and 3D art?

Drawing only outlines with no tonal changes

Painting everything in the same flat colour

Shading one side of a sphere to make it look round

Which of these is an example of using light and shadow in art?

The arrangement of visual elements within a work

Which of these best describes a composition in art?

To create the illusion of depth and distance

Starter Quiz