Elements of Art

“Elements of Art” are grouped into the elements and principles of line, shape, color, space, form, texture, repetition, movement, contrast, balance, and emphasis as demonstrated by both traditional and contemporary masters. The focus of each lesson is a key concept related to one of the elements. The elements are not present in isolation, but are always considered in the context of compositions. Eastside Christian School’s point of view of God as Creator is woven through the lessons. Creativity is a gift from God, which celebrates life and glorifies God.

As man was created in the image of God, humans have a great capacity for creativity and art. In admiring the vast array of colors and designs in nature, students will be challenged to seek to imitate the beauty and harmony of God’s creation and to express their praise, honor, and glory of God.

Students will:

• Understand that they have been created in God’s image and have a great capacity for creativity and art.
• Create original artwork using the gifts and talents that God has given them.
• Experience creative expression in producing artworks.
• Foster problem solving and reflective thinking and promote originality as they create artworks.
• Discover that God has gifted some individuals with unique abilities, but understand that everyone can appreciate the study of art.
• Develop an appreciation for the aesthetic beauty that God has created through study, reflection, and direct experience.
• Utilize processing skills to develop a fuller awareness of light, color, form, line, shape, space and texture (the elements of art).
• Use their God-given senses to perceive works of art, objects in nature, events, and the environment.
• Explore the role of the visual arts throughout history, from creation to the present time.
• Identify the functions of art, using the language of the visual arts.
• Gain insights through understanding the connection between art and other core subjects.