Artists use visual elements and principles like line, color and shape as tools to build works of art. Each title below has three sections:

• Watch an animated demonstration
  
• Find examples of the concept in works of art from museums
  
• Create your own composition
  

Line Line Edge & Outline   Color Primary & Secondary Warm & Cool Complementary Natural & Arbitrary Tints & Shades   Space Depth Positive & Negative Linear & Aerial perspective

Shape Geometric & Organic   Balance  Symmetrical & Asymmetrical   Movement /  Rhythm Visual Rhythm Repetition makes a Pattern