| A | B |
| color | An element of an art that is derived from reflected light |
| value | The element of art that describes the darkness or lightness of an object |
| line | A path of a dot through space |
| texture | The element of art that refers to how things feel, or look as if they might feel if touched. |
| shape | A two dimensional area that is defined in some way. |
| form | Objects having three dimensions |
| space | The element of art that refers to the emptiness or area between, around, above, below, or within objects |
| balance | Principle of design concerned with equalizing visual forces, or elements, in a work of art |
| emphasis | Principle of design that makes one part of a work dominant over the other parts. |
| variety | Principle of design concerned with difference or contrast. |
| contrast | Technique for creating a focal point by using differences in elements. |
| repetition | Technique for creating rhythm and unity in which a motif or single element appears again and again |
| proportion | Principle of design concerned with the size relationships of one part to another. |
| movement | Principle of design that deals with creating the illusion of action or physical change in position |