Principles of Design Guidelines that govern the way artists organize the elements of art.  CAN YOU NAME THE SEVEN ELEMENTS OF ART?
The Principles of Design Rhythm Movement Pattern Balance Proportion Emphasis Variety Harmony Unity Note:  This list is one possible list.  You will find that every book, every artist has a slightly different list of Principles.
Balance: Balance is concerned with arranging art elements in an artwork so no one part over powers, or seems heavier than, any other part. There are three types of balance: Formal Informal Radial
Formal Balance (Symmetrical): Occurs when one half of a work mirrors  or closely resembles the other half.
 
Informal Balance (Asymmetrical): Involves a balance of unlike objects or elements.
 
Radial Balance: Occurs when elements are positioned around a central point.
 
Variety: Combining art elements by adding slight changes to increase visual interest.
 
Rhythm: The repetition of an element to make a work seem active or to suggest visual vibration.
 
Movement: Movement is the Principle of Design that creates the look and feel of action to guide the viewer’s eyes through the work of art.
 
A two-dimensional decorative effect achieved through the repetition of colors, lines, shapes, and/or textures.  Pattern:
 
Proportion: The manner in which the parts of a work relate to each other and to the whole.
 
Emphasis: The principle of design concerned with making an element or object in an artwork stand out.
 
Harmony: The principle of design concerned with combining similar art elements to create a pleasing appearance.
 
Unity: The combining of art elements and principles with media to create a feeling of completeness.
 

Principles Of Design

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    Principles of DesignGuidelines that govern the way artists organize the elements of art. CAN YOU NAME THE SEVEN ELEMENTS OF ART?
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    The Principles ofDesign Rhythm Movement Pattern Balance Proportion Emphasis Variety Harmony Unity Note: This list is one possible list. You will find that every book, every artist has a slightly different list of Principles.
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    Balance: Balance isconcerned with arranging art elements in an artwork so no one part over powers, or seems heavier than, any other part. There are three types of balance: Formal Informal Radial
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    Formal Balance (Symmetrical):Occurs when one half of a work mirrors or closely resembles the other half.
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    Informal Balance (Asymmetrical):Involves a balance of unlike objects or elements.
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    Radial Balance: Occurswhen elements are positioned around a central point.
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    Variety: Combining artelements by adding slight changes to increase visual interest.
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    Rhythm: The repetitionof an element to make a work seem active or to suggest visual vibration.
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    Movement: Movement isthe Principle of Design that creates the look and feel of action to guide the viewer’s eyes through the work of art.
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    A two-dimensional decorativeeffect achieved through the repetition of colors, lines, shapes, and/or textures. Pattern:
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    Proportion: The mannerin which the parts of a work relate to each other and to the whole.
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    Emphasis: The principleof design concerned with making an element or object in an artwork stand out.
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    Harmony: The principleof design concerned with combining similar art elements to create a pleasing appearance.
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    Unity: The combiningof art elements and principles with media to create a feeling of completeness.
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