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Art elements are the basic concepts that constitute the language of design. Knowledge of these elements helps us in communicating with others about the design. The elements are the visual components used in creating an object or composition. To create a design, the designer uses some or all of these devices: line, form, space, colour and texture. These elements are often referred to as plastic, because they can be manipulated and modified to produce unlimited visual effects.
Although the art elements are considered individually, they all are interdependent. Forms exist in space. Colour and visual textures are qualities visible through light. Line is a graphic shorthand device for symbolising forms by drawing boundaries of objects.
One person may use certain materials and tools and processes to construct a design. Another person in viewing the design seeks to find a way of interpreting the ideas expressed in the design by means of the organization of the lines, colours, shapes, space and textures. Without a growing consciousness and use of each of these elements the person will find it difficult to express his ideas to the fullest.
The elements of design are the basic components used as part of any composition. Each of the art elements has psychophysical powers of communication and provides man with symbolic languages. The designer selects certain of these devices for their ability to project the desired image to create illusions.
The basic elements of design are:
- Line
- Shape and form
- Space
- Texture
- Colour
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