| In a previous article line was discussed as one of | | | | construction of the sense of touch without |
| the basic elements in art. The others are shape, | | | | actually touching the object being observed. This |
| value, texture, volume or mass, and color. Each | | | | sense of implied touch occurs because of those |
| of these may receive the artist's emphasis, but all | | | | experiences you have had. You are creating your |
| are always present if the work is to be | | | | concept of a reality when this happens. And it is |
| considered a work of art. And that consideration | | | | illusion. |
| is the key. | | | | Volume or mass is the fifth art element and it is |
| Shape as an art element is defined as any area | | | | what suggests dimensionality, specifically depth. |
| that has identifiable boundaries. Generally, these | | | | Mass is sometimes considered as a separate |
| boundaries are defined by lines, however it may | | | | element because it suggests weight. In painting |
| be indicated in other ways. For example, an edge | | | | weight cannot be seen. Sculpture on the other |
| between one color and other indicates shape. A | | | | hand uses mass. Yet, even two dimensional |
| division between dark and light areas define | | | | surfaces can be made to give a sense of volume. |
| boundaries of shape. In dance, shape is designated | | | | This is accomplished by space, placement of |
| by body movements within a given area. This is | | | | objects, and color. |
| especially true in modern dance. | | | | The final element of art is color. Despite the fact |
| Value is the third element of art, the first being | | | | that nearly everyone knows what color is, it still |
| line and the second being shape. Value is the | | | | causes problems. Among the chief reasons for |
| subtle difference between light and dark areas. | | | | this difficulty is individual differences in seeing |
| The two extremes of value are black and white. | | | | colors and the names of colors. Involved in color |
| And between these two extremes of value are | | | | is hue, tint, shade, saturation, primary and |
| many ranges. In a painting, shadows or dark | | | | secondary, and complementary colors. Color's |
| colors indicate the dark areas. Highlights are shown | | | | psychological impact on the viewer is significant. |
| by lighter values. In theater as well as film, lighting | | | | When married to line, these five elements, shape, |
| is used to create value. | | | | value, texture, volume, and color come together |
| The fourth element of texture is unique. It | | | | to form composition, the subject of a future |
| involves two of our senses. Sight identifies the | | | | article. |
| nature of the texture and stimulates our mental | | | | |