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Principles of Design
Definition
The Principles of Design are the rules that govern how we use the Elements of Art.
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
Balance Rhythm &
Movement Pattern
Proportion Unity Variety Emphasis
Balance is a principle of design referring to how the elements are
arranged.
BALANCE
Expressive Qualities of Balance
The type of balance an artist uses to organize a work of art affects the feeling expressed by that work. Artists choose balance based on the feeling they wish to convey.
There are 4 types of balance: symmetrical approximately symmetrical asymmetrical radial
TYPES OF BALANCE
SYMMETRICAL BALANCEBoth sides of the artwork are exactly alike
.
Lincoln Memorial
Approximate symmetry
Both sides are almost the same
ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE
Balance of unlike objects
RADIAL BALANCE
A balance in which lines or shapes spread out from a center point.
Pattern, Rhythm, and Movement PATTERN is when the elements of art are
repeated in a special way.
RHYTHM is created by repeating element(s) in a pattern to create a look and feel of movement.
MOVEMENT is combining elements of art to produce the look of action This principle makes the viewer’s eyes move all around the artwork.
Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853-1890), The Starry Night, 1889 (Saint-Rémy), oil on canvas, 29 x 36 inches Museum of Modern Art, New York
Proportion PROPORTION is concerned with the size
relationship of one part to another or one object to another (a ratio).
VarietyVariety is
combining different elements of art to create difference or contrast.
Emphasis
Emphasis is how the artist arranges the elements to catch a viewer’s attention. It often creates a focal point.
Unity
Unity is the feeling that all parts of a design are working together as a team.