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Understanding the Elements of Art using works from the Polk Museum of Art Collection

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Compare and Contrast: Line
Compare and Contrast: Line

How are lines used in works of art?

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Compare and Contrast: Shape
Compare and Contrast: Shape

What roles do shapes play in a work of art?

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Compare and Contrast: Form
Compare and Contrast: Form

How does a third dimension change a shape?

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Compare and Contrast: Color
Compare and Contrast: Color

How do artists use color in their work?

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Compare and Contrast: Value
Compare and Contrast: Value

What ways do artists use light and dark colors?

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Compare and Contrast: Space
Compare and Contrast: Space

What techniques are used to create a sense of space?

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Compare and Contrast: Texture
Compare and Contrast: Texture

How can an artist show a material “feel” in a work of art?

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