1. The Elements and Principles of Design

2. 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.

3. Line

4. Shape

5. Form

6. Space

7. Color

8. Texture

9. 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.

10. Balance
                                                                                                                                                                                    

11. Emphasis

12. Movement

13. Pattern

14. Repetition

15. Proportion

16. Rhythm

17. Variety

18. Unity

19. Now you try: Which Element is best represented by this picture?

20. Which Element is best represented by this picture?

21. Which Element is best represented by this picture?

22. Which Principle is best represented by this picture?
                                                                                                                                                                                    

23. Which Principle is best represented by this picture?

24. Which Principle is best represented by this picture?