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.
The Principles of Design Are: The Principles of Design Are: are concepts used to organize or arrange the structural elements of Design
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Contrast… Shows difference and diversity in an artwork by combining elements to create interest. “Drawing Hands“, 1948 M.C. Escher
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
Emphasis… Attracts the viewer's eyes to a place of special importance in an artwork. “Son Of Man “, 1964 René Magritte
Focal Point… A focal point (or center of interest) is the part of an artwork you look at first. “Superman “, 1998 Alex Ross
Balance… A distribution of Art Elements on either side of the center line. “Three Flags “, 1958 Jasper Johns
Symmetrical Balance … When the elements on both sides of the center line are of equal weight. “Mickey Mouse “, 1968 Andy Warhol
Asymmetrical Balance … When the elements on both sides of the center line are not of equal weight. “Blue, Orange, Red “, 1961 Mark Rothko
Radial Balance … When the lines and shapes lead to a focal point in the center of the work. “ Queen Victoria “, 1973 Judy Chicago
Unity… Achieved when the use of elements gives a feeling that the work is whole or completed. “President Elect “, 1960 James Rosenquist
Rhythm… How effectively the viewer’s eye flows throughout the artwork. “ For Better or for Worse “, 2007 Lynn Johnston
Proportion … The relative size and scale of the various elements in a design. “ Mount Rushmore “, 1924 Gutzon Borglum
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
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
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
Pattern … “M.C. Escher “, 1963 Path of Life III A repetition or re-occurring series of Design elements