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Principles of Design. The way the elements of art are organized. Balance Emphasis Contrast Proportion. Pattern Repetition Movement Rhythm. Principles of Design. Balance. Arranging the elements of an artwork so that no part feels heavier or overpowers another. Three Types of Balance.
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Principles of Design The way the elements of art are organized.
Balance Emphasis Contrast Proportion Pattern Repetition Movement Rhythm Principles of Design
Balance Arranging the elements of an artwork so that no part feels heavier or overpowers another.
Three Types of Balance • Symmetrical • Asymmetrical • Radial • All SUCCESSFUL artworks have one type of balance!
Symmetrical Balance • Mirror Image • Exactly the same on both sides
Asymmetrical Balance • Not a mirror image • Is balanced but not with the same objects • Smaller more interesting objects balance larger objects
Radial Balance • Balance associated with a circle • Object has center point that all other objects come from • No obvious top or bottom
Emphasis Creating a focal point in an artwork Focal point- the first thing you see in an artwork.
How do you create a focal point? Make an object larger Make it brighter Make it more detailed Make it in the center of the page
Contrast Placing the opposites within an element next to each other to create interest Can be made with any element of art!
Proportion The relationship in size or amount between the elements in an artwork
Larger object compared to rest of objects- larger proportion
Pattern The repeating of a motif of elements. Motif- a set of objects that is repeated
Repetition The repeating of an object or element throughout an artwork Different then pattern in that it does not have to be a set motif!
Movement Definition one- Creating the look of action in an artwork.
Movement Definition two- moving the viewer’s eye through the artwork.
Rhythm The beat or movement of an artwork Repeating an element to make an artwork seem to move or vibrate Created by repeating a motif
Three types of Rhythm • Regular • Alternating • Random
Regular Rhythm Motif is repeated without change!
Alternating Rhythm Motif is repeated with changes