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1 The way the elements of art are organized.
Principles of Design The way the elements of art are organized.

2 Principles of Design Balance Emphasis Contrast Proportion Pattern
Repetition Movement Rhythm

3 Balance Arranging the elements of an artwork so that no part feels heavier or overpowers another.

4 Three Types of Balance Symmetrical Asymmetrical Radial
All SUCCESSFUL artworks have one type of balance!

5 Symmetrical Balance Mirror Image Exactly the same on both sides

6 Asymmetrical Balance Not a mirror image
Is balanced but not with the same objects Smaller more interesting objects balance larger objects

7 Radial Balance Balance associated with a circle
Object has center point that all other objects come from No obvious top or bottom

8 What type of balance does this artwork have? Why?

9 Asymmetrical Balance

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11 Focal point- the first thing you see in an artwork.
Emphasis Creating a focal point in an artwork Focal point- the first thing you see in an artwork.

12 How do you create a focal point?
Make an object larger Make it brighter Make it more detailed Make it in the center of the page

13 What is the focal point of this artwork? Why?

14 What is the focal point of this artwork? Why?

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16 Contrast Placing the opposites within an element next to each other to create interest Can be made with any element of art!

17 White next to Black

18 Geometric next to Organic

19 Warm next to cool

20 How has the artist created contrast in this artwork?

21 How has the artist created contrast in this artwork?

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23 Proportion The relationship in size or amount between the elements in an artwork

24 Larger object compared to rest of objects- larger proportion

25 How is proportion used in this artwork?

26 How is proportion used in this artwork?

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28 Pattern The repeating of a motif of elements.
Motif- a set of objects that is repeated

29 Pattern can be created using any element.

30 Where and how has the artist used pattern in this artwork?

31 Where and how has the artist used pattern in this artwork?

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33 Repetition The repeating of an object or element throughout an artwork
Different then pattern in that it does not have to be a set motif!

34 Anything can be repeated!

35 How is repetition used in this artwork?

36 How is repetition used in this artwork?

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38 Movement Definition one- Creating the look of action in an artwork.

39 What looks like it is actually moving in this work?

40 What looks like it is actually moving in this work?

41 Movement Definition two- moving the viewer’s eye through the artwork.

42 How does the artist move your eye?

43 How does the artist move your eye?

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45 Rhythm The beat or movement of an artwork
Repeating an element to make an artwork seem to move or vibrate Created by repeating a motif

46 Three types of Rhythm Regular Alternating Random

47 Motif is repeated without change!
Regular Rhythm Motif is repeated without change!

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49 Motif is repeated with changes
Alternating Rhythm Motif is repeated with changes

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51 Motif is repeated randomly
Random Rhythm Motif is repeated randomly

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