Transcript The Principles of Design - Clarkstown Central School District
The Principles of Design
• The Principles of Design are the ways in which the elements of art are organized within a composition of art.
• The Principles of Design are: Proportion.
Balance, Emphasis, Rhythm/Movement, Variety/Contrast, Harmony/Unity, Pattern/Repetition, and
Balance
is the arrangement of elements to create a sense of visual stability in a work of art. Balance in a composition can be
symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial.
Emphasis
is a focal point of a design. It is the area of a composition that attracts the viewer’s eye first, either because of its
size, location and/or color.
Proportion
is the comparative relation between sizes of objects, parts of objects and spaces between objects.
Pattern or Repetition
is when elements or combinations of elements are repeated in a recognizable organization.
Rhythm or Movement
is the organization of elements to produce the appearance of movement.
Contrast or Variety
is the incorporation of differences in elements to enhance the interest in a work of art.
Harmony or Unity
is when a composition has a sense of wholeness as result of the successful combination of all of the elements.