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Elements and Principles of Design: Building Blocks of Art

Explore the seven elements of design (line, shape, form, space, texture, color, value) and the principles (balance, emphasis, movement/rhythm, contrast, unity) that guide the creation of any artwork. Learn how to identify and use these elements and principles to create visually appealing compositions.

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Elements and Principles of Design: Building Blocks of Art

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  1. The Elements and Principles of Design They Are the Building Blocks to Creating Any Good Piece of Artwork.

  2. The elements of design can be thought of as the things that make up a painting, drawing, design etc. Good or bad - all paintings will contain most of, if not all, the seven elements of design. Line Shape Form Space Texture Color Value Elements of Design

  3. Elements of Design

  4. The Principles of Design can be thought of as what we do with the elements of design. Balance Emphasis Movement/Rhythm Contrast Unity Principles of Design

  5. Balance Symmetrical Balance Asymmetrical Balance Radial Symmetry

  6. Try to match the artwork below with the right kind of balance! D. B. E. C. A.

  7. Emphasis • This is the part of the design that catches the viewer’s attention. Usually the artist will make one area stand out by using the elements of design in a contrasting way. There will be different sizes, colors, textures, shapes etc.

  8. Movement/Rhythm • Movement is the path the viewers eye takes through the artwork, often to focal areas. • Rhythm is created when one or more elements of design are used repeatedly to create a feeling of organized movement.

  9. Contrast • This principle focuses on differences and diversities in a work of art, e.g. opposite colors on the color wheel. Contrast in tone or value – light/dark. Contrast in direction – horizontal/vertical

  10. Unity • Relating the design elements to the the idea being expressed in a painting reinforces the principal of unity. A painting with an active aggressive subject would work better with a course, rough texture, angular lines etc. whereas a quiet passive subject would benefit from horizontal lines, soft texture and less tonal contrast

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