1. Principle Review

2. Rhythm
The repetition of visual movement of the elements – colors, shapes, lines, values, forms, spaces, textures. Variety is essential to keep this principle exciting and active. Both of these principles can work together.

3. Which is chaotic rhythm – which is static??

4. Pattern
The repetition of anything—shapes, lines, colors—also called a motif, in a design. An artist can use the same motif more than once in one or more directions. This principle can be planned or random. This can also be found in nature. It can increase visual excitement by enriching surface interest.

5. Duplicate the pattern provided and then create one of your own using color – make sure it repeats!
Create your own using color!

6. Emphasis
The stressing of an element or elements in a composition. It is also used to create a focus in artwork. The stressing of one of the art elements, in a work of art, is common.

7. Which one does NOT have emphasis?

8. Movement
When there is no actual motion, this refers to an implied motion—the arrangement of the parts of an image to create a sense of motion by using lines, shapes, forms, and textures that cause the eye to move over the work.
What elements create the sense of movement in the above image?

9. Using one or more of the elements – create a design that shows an emphasis on movement.

10. Unity
This principle is one of the most important aspects of well-designed art and is planned by the artist. It provides the cohesive quality that makes an art work feel complete and finished. When all the elements in a work look as though they belong together, the artist has achieved this principle.

11. What are the unifying elements in the Miro image to the right.
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12. Contrast
Refers to differences in values, colors, textures, shapes, and other elements. It creates visual excitement and adds interest to the work.

13. Which one has the best contrast?

14. Balance
Refers to the way the objects are arranged to create a feeling of stability in a work. This principle can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, formal, informal and radial.

15. Label: Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, and Radial balance.

16. Analyze the Artwork A Sunday on La Grande Jatte
Artist: Georges Seurat
Start Date: 1884
Completion Date:1885
Place of Creation: France
Style: Pointillism
Technique: oil
Material: canvas
Dimensions: 70.5 x cm
Gallery: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City
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