The Elements and Principles of Design
The Elements of Design The Elements are the building blocks of design. Each work of art can be represented by one or more element. They are like ingredients in a recipe.
Line
Shape
Form
Space
Color
Texture
The Principles of Design The Principles of design are how you use the Elements, how they are put together. There can be one or more Principles of design in each work of art. The Principles are like a recipe. They tell you what to do with the ingredients.
Balance
Emphasis
Movement
Pattern
Repetition
Proportion
Rhythm
Variety
Unity
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