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The elements of art, are the 'words' of art and the visual vocabulary used by an artist.    The elements of art consist of color, value, line, texture, shape, form and space.   Artists use the elements of art to express their ideas.

The principles of art consist of balance, emphasis, harmony, variety, gradation, movement, rhythm, and proportion.

Unity is used to refer to the overall look and feel of an artwork.   In works where unity is evident, the elements and principles work together to show harmony and completeness.

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Keep in mind that no piece of artwork makes use of only one type of contrast.   However one type is usually dominates the piece.

Contrast of Hue

Contrast of Hue occurs when a hue or color is separated and outlined by black or white lines.

White lines weakens the 'strength' and appearance of the color. 
Furthermore, the colors around the white lines wold seem darker.

A black line strengthens the appearance of the color.  Also, the colors around the black lines would seem lighter.
Light Dark Contrast
Light dark contrast is contrast between light values and dark values.

Cold-Warm Contrast
Cold-warm contrast refers to the contrast between cool and warm colors.  Cools colors consist of blue, green and purple.   Warm colors consist of red, orange and yellow.

Complimentary Contrast
Complimentary Contrast refers to the contrast between complimentary (opposite) colors.   Complimentary colors are those that are directly opposite to each other on the color wheel.


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