Line: Two points connected Shape: Two or more lines connected Form/Volume: The size of shapes Color: The amount of light reflected or absorbed by the selected pigment Value/Tone: Shadows and shading, areas that are dark and light Texture: The quality of a surface Space: The distance between objects Perspective: The angle at which the the image is portrayed
Rhythm: A trend throughout the piece, or consistency Movement: The way the piece forces your eyes to follow around the piece Proportion/Scale: The size of objects relative to the other objects Balance: The way objects are distributed throughout the space Unity: The way individual parts blend together Harmony: The way individual parts work together Contrast: The way individual parts differ and compete with each other Emphasis: The way certain objects draw attention and stand out