Principles of DesignGuidelines that govern the way artists organize the elements of art.
CAN YOU NAME THE SEVEN ELEMENTS OF ART?
The Principles of Design
• Rhythm• Movement• Pattern• Balance• Proportion
• Emphasis• Variety
• Harmony• Unity
Note: This list is one possible list. You will find that every book, every artist has a slightly different list of Principles.
Balance:
Balance is concerned with arranging art elements in an artwork so no one part over powers, or seems heavier than, any other part.
There are three types of balance:- Formal- Informal- Radial
Formal Balance (Symmetrical):Occurs when one half of a work mirrors
or closely resembles the other half.
Informal Balance (Asymmetrical):
Involves a balance of unlike objects or elements.
Radial Balance:Occurs when elements are positioned around a central
point.
Variety:Combining art elements by adding
slight changes to increase visual interest.
Rhythm:The repetition of an element to make a work seem active or to suggest visual vibration.
Movement:Movement is the Principle of Design that creates the look and feel of action to guide the viewer’s eyes through the work of art.
A two-dimensional decorative effect achieved through the repetition of colors,
lines, shapes, and/or textures.
Pattern:
Proportion:The manner in which the parts of a work
relate to each other and to the whole.
Emphasis:The principle of design concerned with
making an element or object in an artwork stand out.
Harmony:The principle of design concerned with
combining similar art elements to create a pleasing appearance.
Unity:The combining of art elements and
principles with media to create a feeling of completeness.
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