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1 The Principles of Design A way of using the Elements of Art

2 Balance Elements that equal each other with impact, weight, proportion, etc.. Elements that equal each other with impact, weight, proportion, etc.. Ansel Adams, “Snake River” 1942

3 Proportion The comparison of sizes or amounts of any element The comparison of sizes or amounts of any element Andrew Wyeth “Christina’s World” 1948

4 “Winter 1946, Andrew Wyeth”

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6 Movement The directional force or the way the eye moves throughout an artwork because of the arrangement of the elements The directional force or the way the eye moves throughout an artwork because of the arrangement of the elements Alfred Stiegletz “Ford V8” 1933

7 Giacoma Balla: “Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash” 1912

8 Balla “Paths of Movement” 1913

9 Unity and Variety Unity is the appearance of oneness or the same element clustered together Unity is the appearance of oneness or the same element clustered together Variety is the use of many different elements together Variety is the use of many different elements together Chuck Close

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11 Chuck Close: in his studio

12 Chuck Close Chuck Close has a degenerative muscular disease. From his chair he paints portraits in his two story studio on an electric easel.

13 Rhythm Repeating elements that create a pattern Repeating elements that create a pattern

14 MC Escher: “Waterfall” 1960

15 MC Escher “Relativity” 1960

16 Emphasis The use of an element to catch the viewers attention, the element that stands out the most The use of an element to catch the viewers attention, the element that stands out the most

17 Harmony Using the elements to create a beautiful composition, elements working well together Using the elements to create a beautiful composition, elements working well together

18 Vincent Van Gogh “The Red Vineyard” (this is the only painting he ever sold in his lifetime, 400 francs or $1600)

19 Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973


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