1. Visual Art Definitions from: artlex.com
Principles of Design
Visual Art Definitions from: artlex.com

2. Principles of Design
Principles of design describe the ways that artists use the elements of art in a work of art
Balance
Emphasis
Movement
Pattern
Contrast
Rhythm
Unity

3. BALANCE--the way the elements of art are arranged to create a feeling of stability in a work
Symmetrical Asymmetrical Radial

4. EMPHASIS--Any forcefulness that gives importance or dominance (weight) to some feature or features of an artwork

5. MOVEMENT--the arrangement of the parts of an image to create a sense of motion

6. PATTERN--The repetition of any thing — shapes, lines, or colors — also called a motif

7. RHYTHM--A visual tempo or beat.

8. UNITY--The quality of wholeness or oneness that is achieved through the effective use of the elements and principles of design

9. Describe, Analyze, Interpret, Evaluate
Brownstones, Jacob Lawrence, 1958
Red Canna, Georgia O'Keeffe 1924