1. The Elements of Design Are: The Elements of Design Are: The “Building Blocks” used when producing Art. We can't create art without utilizing at least a few of them. No Elements, no Art, end of story.

2. The Principles of Design Are: The Principles of Design Are: are concepts used to organize or arrange the structural elements of Design

3. An Easy Way To Remember… C M E B U R P Very Proudly C M E B U R P Very Proudly

4. Contrast… Shows difference and diversity in an artwork by combining elements to create interest. “Drawing Hands“, 1948 M.C. Escher

5. Movement… Movement is used in art to give the feeling of action and to guide the viewer's eyes throughout the artwork. “Homer Simpson's Cartoon Colored Creationism“, 2006 Ron English

6. Emphasis… Attracts the viewer's eyes to a place of special importance in an artwork. “Son Of Man “, 1964 René Magritte

7. Focal Point… A focal point (or center of interest) is the part of an artwork you look at first. “Superman “, 1998 Alex Ross

8. Balance… A distribution of Art Elements on either side of the center line. “Three Flags “, 1958 Jasper Johns

9. Symmetrical Balance … When the elements on both sides of the center line are of equal weight. “Mickey Mouse “, 1968 Andy Warhol

10. Asymmetrical Balance … When the elements on both sides of the center line are not of equal weight. “Blue, Orange, Red “, 1961 Mark Rothko

11. Radial Balance … When the lines and shapes lead to a focal point in the center of the work. “ Queen Victoria “, 1973 Judy Chicago

12. Unity… Achieved when the use of elements gives a feeling that the work is whole or completed. “President Elect “, 1960 James Rosenquist

13. Rhythm… How effectively the viewer’s eye flows throughout the artwork. “ For Better or for Worse “, 2007 Lynn Johnston

14. Proportion … The relative size and scale of the various elements in a design. “ Mount Rushmore “, 1924 Gutzon Borglum

15. Variety … An Arrangement of different elements used to make you look at a certain part or make the artwork more interesting. “ Bicycle “, 1963 Robert Rauschenberg

16. Collage … An image or design created by sticking flat elements like newspaper, magazines, printed text, illustrations, photographs, cloth, etc., to a flat surface. “Summertime “, 1967 Romare Bearden

17. Assemblage … A three-dimensional composition made of various materials such as found objects, paper, wood, and textiles. “The Spirit of Our Time “, 1919 Raoul Hausmann

18. Pattern … “M.C. Escher “, 1963 Path of Life III A repetition or re-occurring series of Design elements