1. WHAT WE USE TO ORGANIZE THE ELEMENTS OF ART or TOOLS TO MAKE ART.
PRINCIPLES OF ART
WHAT WE USE TO ORGANIZE THE ELEMENTS OF ART or TOOLS TO MAKE ART.

2. Principles of Art Balance Movement Rhythm Contrast Emphasis Pattern
Unity/Harmony

3. Balance The arrangement of the elements to create stability
Symmetrical (formal): work is equal in both sides.
Asymmetrical: One side is heavier. Both sides are not equal.
Radial: Balanced from a center point.

4. Movement
The arrangement of parts in an artwork to create a sense of motion to the viewers eye.

6. Rhythm The repetition of visual movement-colors, shapes, or lines.
Movements and rhythm work together to create the visual equivalent of a musical beat.

8. Contrast
The differences in values, textures, shapes, and other elements.
Contrasts create visual excitements and add interest to the work.

10. Emphasis
When one element attracts more attention than any other element. Also called the focal point.

12. Pattern/Repetition The Repetition of an element.
A design being repeated.

14. Unity/Harmony
How the elements work well together, or fit together.