| A | B |
| Line | the path of a moving point |
| Space | includes the background |
| Form | pertains to the volume or perceived volume |
| Shape | pertains to the use of areas in two-dimensional space that can be defined by edges |
| Value | refers to the use of lightness and darkness in a piece of artwork |
| Color | is the element of art that is produced when light |
| Texture | used to describe either the way a three-dimensional work actually feels when touched |