Art and Design A-Level
Formal Elements
What Formal Elements means in Art and Design A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Formal Elements
The fundamental visual components used to create art: line, tone, texture, colour, shape, form, pattern, and space.
Topics that use Formal Elements
- Developing students' knowledge, skills and understanding in art and design (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Formal Elements in the exam
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