Visual Art & Design
The 7 Elements of Art: Definitions and Drawing Examples for Visual Literacy
Learning to appreciate or create art is a lot like learning to read a new language. Before you can write a novel or even a short poem, you have to master your alphabet. In the world of art, we have our own version of the ABCs known as the 7 elements of art. These are the essential building blocks that artists use to communicate ideas, emotions, and stories on a canvas or in a sculpture.