The Formal ElementsThe Formal Elements is a term used often by artists and art historians to describe the key elements of the visual world.
Principles of Art & DesignThe principles of art and design describe how the formal elements are arranged. When deciding how to arrange the elements, we need to think about the composition and this is where is is useful to consider the principles.
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This guide, produced by artist M.C.Gills, gives a very helpful overview of the formal elements and principles of art & design.
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