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Category: Elements of Art

Elements of Art

Form Element of Art Lesson

January 8, 2026 McElfish 1 min read

In photography, shape refers to flat, two-dimensional areas (length & width) defined by lines, like a square window or a circle sun, while form implies three-dimensionality […]

Elements of Art

Elements of Art in Photography

January 8, 2026 McElfish 1 min read
Elements of Art

Value Element of Art Lesson

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 McElfish 1 min read

Value in photography represents how dark or light color and its hue can be. Values are comprehended with a visual like a gradient or scale

Shadows Projects
Elements of Art, Shadows, Space

Shadows Projects

April 16, 2025May 4, 2026 Wendy 1 min read

Fun with Shadows Black and White Shadows 1: Every Day Object Shadow Edit Black and White Edit with Brightness/Contrast to really make the photo pop […]

Shapes Element of Art Lesson
Elements of Art, Shapes

Shapes Element of Art Lesson

March 17, 2025March 5, 2026 Wendy 2 mins read

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=122&v=lLQJiEpCLQE   Shapes Used in Photography There are psychological and emotional impact shapes can make in human mind when used in the right way.  Circles […]

Shapes Assignment
Elements of Art, Shapes

Shapes Assignment

March 17, 2025March 5, 2026 Wendy 1 min read

Why Use Shapes in Photography Objective  You will be taking photographs of 4 different geometric shapes Do NOT have any words in the photo.  Just […]

Color Theory Part 1:  Symbolism and Psychology
Color Theory, Elements of Art

Color Theory Part 1: Symbolism and Psychology

June 1, 2024March 18, 2026 Wendy 5 mins read

Color Theory and Psychology What do Colors Mean? Examples of Color in Movies and TV Shows   Colors in Movies Color Theory in Disney Animation […]

Lines  Assignment
Elements of Art, Lines

Lines Assignment

April 24, 2022January 8, 2026 Wendy 1 min read

Lines Assignment       You will be taking photographs with a low aperture examining the different types of lines Vertical Line    1. Take a photo […]

Lines Lesson: Element of Art
Elements of Art, Lines

Lines Lesson: Element of Art

April 24, 2022January 8, 2026 Wendy 1 min read

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1U4YkNkoG0   Legally Blonde Start clip at 1:55 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVmLV7swH2k     Why we need lines in art       Line Can add meaning and […]

Space Element of Art Lesson:  Positive and Negative
Elements of Art, Space

Space Element of Art Lesson: Positive and Negative

April 16, 2002March 23, 2026 Wendy 2 mins read

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfCYfqEwU1M Video Clip Sometimes you just need Space SPACE ++++++Positive space refers to the shapes of objects   ——–Negative space is all the empty space around […]

Texture Element of Art Lesson  Assignment
Elements of Art, Texture

Texture Element of Art Lesson Assignment

April 14, 2002March 24, 2026 Wendy 2 mins read

Imagine the world without texture You look out the window, and even though you can’t touch it, you can see the layers of texture in […]

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