These are not linguistic signs, but rather the basic elements of painting: lines and surfaces; sticks and stones. (bravermangallery.com)
We will investigate the formal elements of painting such as composition, space, form, color temperature and intensity, while maintaining an appreciation for the immediacy of the medium. (theartstudentsleague.org)
Due to the deep connection between the title and the painting, some fundamental elements of the painting are based solely on its name. (artasiapacific.com)