The Principles of Design Art 2 – review Rules that govern how artists organize the elements of art.
What are the Principles of Design? Balance Rhythm Proportion Variety Emphasis Unity Movement
Balance – Concerned with equalizing forces or elements in a work of art Formal Balance – Way of organizing parts of a design so that equal, or very similar, elements are placed on opposite sides of the central axis. Informal Balance – Way of organizing parts of a design involving a balance of unlike objects.
Rhythm – indicates movement by the repetition of objects or elements. Motif – A unit that is repeated in visual rhythm.
Proportion – concerned with the size relationships from one part to another.
Variety – concerned with the difference or contrast.
Emphasis – makes one part more dominant over another part.
Unity – The quality of wholeness or oneness that is achieved through the effective use of elements and principles.
Movement – the principle of design used to create the look and feel of motion and action.