What are the building blocks of art? How are all art forms based on them?

Answer 1

The building blocks of art are the elements and principles of design.

The ELEMENTS OF DESIGN are: line,color,shape/form, value, space, and texture.

The PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN are: balance, emphasis, rhythm/pattern, proportion, contrast/varirty, movement, and unity.

The principles of design are used to create and judge compositional success.

If you look at any great art work you can see most of these elements and principles in it.