Post #5

For each of the 5 elements of design (shape, line, texture, space, value), find an example that utilizes each element within the design (Google search for poster design, advertisement, etc.). You should have 5 DIFFERENT sample designs.  For each, evaluate the design in 4 to 5 sentences.  Label each with the appropriate element.  Then, discuss how that particular element is used and how it enhances the design.

Shape



This image represents shape because it's all made up of squares and rectangles. The shape is 2 dimensional, not 3 dimensional. This image represents the artwork of artist Piet Mondrian. The shape has five colors- white, black, yellow, red, and blue. Shapes are usually 2-D and it's easy to draw. It enhances the design by making the image simple, flat, and it represents the width, length, and height too.

Line















This is an image of an apple and it represents the element line. This whole image was created by using only lines. Typically apples are round, but in this case the apple is curvy not straight. Lines come in many different forms- straight, curvy, wavy, etc. Line is demonstrated in this image as vertical, horizontal, and curvy. This element also define the edges of the form.

Texture 



This is a picture of the ground and is an example of texture. The texture of the ground would probably be hard and not soft. If people were to touch this, it probably would not feel nice. It's a rough texture because the surface of the ground is hard and it has cracks. This image also demonstrates line because the cracks make the lines curvy and a little bit of zig-zag. This element shows that the texture is not a raised texture and it enhances the design by showing people that the ground has some depth and detail in it, not just a flat surface. 

Space 



This image represents space because it is in black and white. There is space between the two faces and the white trophy. If you look closely, the image is a 2 in 1 picture. There are two people with black faces and a white trophy in the middle of the two faces. There are distances or areas around the image and space can be white and black or white by itself and black by itself. Space also enhances the design by making an illusion of an image. 

Value 



This is a picture of a sphere and it represents value. The picture demonstrates value because there is lightness and darkness in the picture. The colors included in this image are black, gray, and white. Form (3-D shape) appears in this image as well. Value is a very important technique in art for artists. Value enhances the design by making a spatial illusion of the image.