point
the first and simplest element of visual design
line
an open path - a continuous mark made by a moving point
shape
a two-dimensional closed path - circle, square, triangle, etc.
space
the area around or between elements
color
the visible spectrum of reflected light from an object
value
the lightness or darkness of a color; also called tone
texture
surface quality; the way a surface feels or is perceived to feel
form
a three-dimensional object defined by light and dark
direction
the illusion of horizontal, vertical, diagonal or oblique movement
size
the relationship of the scale of one object to that of another
