Art: 1: skill acquired by experience or study 2: A branch of learning; esp: one of the humanities 3: An occupation requiring knowledge and skill 4: the use of skill and imagination in the production of beauty; also: works so produced

Elements of Design
*Line*
*Shapes*
*Form*
*Color*
*texture*
*value*


Principles of Design
*Unity*
* Variety*
*Rhythm*
*Balance*
*Emphasis*


How to look at Art-Scanning
1: Describe the subject
2: Analyze the Design
3: Interpret the Content


Art History Links
ArtChive
Art Encyclopedia



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