āhuatanga hoahoa
1. (noun) design element.
Ko ngā āhuatanga hoahoa ngā āhuatanga taketake ka whakaotia mai i roto i tētahi mahinga toi, kia tau ai ki tā te karu titiro, hei kawe rānei i ngā kōrero e hiahiatia ana (RTA 2014:75). / The design elements are the basic elements that are brought together in an art work, so that it is pleasing to the eye, or in order to carry out an intended message (RTA 2014:75).
