The formal elements of art
Learn The formal elements of art for Years 7–9 pupils (ages 11–14). Free practice questions, lessons and worked examples — aligned to the UK National Curriculum.
What you'll learn
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The formal elements are the building blocks of any artwork: line, shape, form, tone, texture, colour, pattern and space.
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Tone is how light or dark something is. Adding tone is what makes a flat shape look like a solid form.
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Which element makes a drawing look three-dimensional?
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Primary colours are red, yellow and blue. Mixing two gives a secondary colour. Colours opposite each other on the wheel are complementary and appear vivid together.
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To analyse a painting, describe what you see using the elements, then say what effect they create and why the artist might have chosen them.
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What do you get by mixing two primary colours?
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What is the difference between shape and form?
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Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 11–14. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.