Principles and Elements of Art and Design - JSS1 Cultural And Creative Art Past Questions and Answers - page 2

The basic building blocks are the Elements and Principles of Art and Design.

Balance refers to the distribution of visual weight in a composition, creating a sense of stability or equilibrium.

Artists create emphasis by drawing attention to certain elements or areas through contrast, color, size, or placement.

Repetition is used to create visual consistency, rhythm, and pattern in artworks, enhancing unity and cohesion.

Shape refers to two-dimensional areas defined by lines or edges, while form describes the three-dimensional aspect of objects, having volume and mass.

Texture adds richness and depth to an artwork, either through tactile qualities that can be felt or visual qualities that are perceived through sight, enhancing the viewer's sensory experience.