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Elements and Principles of Art

The Elements of Art and Principles of Design are the building blocks of art. Show your students the power of these tools using actual artworks. Below, you’ll find examples of elements and principles of art in artworks from around the world.

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The Ultimate List of Texture in Art Examples

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Artworks that Use Shape

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Artworks that Show Line

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The Ultimate Collection of Color in Art: Examples and Definitions

The Ultimate Collection of Color in Art: Examples and Definitions

 

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The Elements & Principles of Art are the foundation of every artwork, but teaching them can be a bore. Wake your students up and engage them with full color artworks, easy to understand definitions, and thought-provoking higher level thinking questions. This versatile resource can be hung in the classroom or used as an art manipulative.

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Elements & Principles Printable Pack

The Elements & Principles of Art are the foundation of every artwork, but teaching them can be a bore. Wake your students up and engage them with full color artworks, easy to understand definitions, and thought-provoking higher level thinking questions. This versatile resource can be hung in the classroom or used as an art manipulative.

Rhythm in Art: The Ultimate List of Rhythm in Art Examples

Rhythm in Art: The Ultimate List of Rhythm in Art Examples

 

The Ultimate Collection of Principles of Design Examples and Definitions

The Ultimate Collection of Principles of Design Examples and Definitions

 

The Ultimate Collection of Elements of Art Examples and Definitions

The Ultimate Collection of Elements of Art Examples and Definitions

 

Parson Weems’ Fable: Using the Elements and Principles of Art to Tell a Story

Parson Weems’ Fable: Using the Elements and Principles of Art to Tell a Story

 

The Art of an Idea: Math and Art Integration with Sol LeWitt’s Instruction

The Art of an Idea: Math and Art Integration with Sol LeWitt’s Instruction

 

Examples of Unity in Art

Examples of Unity in Art

 

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