Sometimes I compare the elements of art to English...
it takes lines to create letters that become shapes, to create words, etc....and then the way they are put together for sentences, phrases, paragraphs, etc.
Carolyn
> I explain the elements as the basic building blocks of a piece of artwork and the principles as the way in which the artist puts the elements together. I often use the analogy of the foundation of a house and the framework. Linda in NC
I
explain the elements as the basic building blocks of a piece of artwork and the
principles as the way in which the artist puts the elements together. I often
use the analogy of the foundation of a house and the framework. Linda in
NC
-----Original Message----- From: nikki ryan
[mailto:zuss@iinet.net.au] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 7:50
AM To: ArtsEdNet Talk Subject: Elements, Principles &
Artists
Hi All,
I am near on completing a book on the 'Elements
and Principles of Art and Design' and I am looking for a simple 1 sentence
definition for the words
1) Elements
2) Principles
3) Artists
If anyone has any good ideas, please pass them
on,
Cheers,
Nikki
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