Principles of  Art and Design
Principles organize the work Balance Emphasis Harmony Variety Gradation Movement Rhythm Proportion
Balance Emphasis Harmony Variety Gradation Movement Rhythm Proportion creating a sense of  equilibrium or stability  in a work of art symmetrical  asymmetrical radial
 
 
 
Balance Emphasis Harmony Variety Gradation Movement Rhythm Proportion contrast or stressing the differences
 
Balance Emphasis Harmony Variety Gradation Movement Rhythm Proportion focus on the similarities
 
Balance Emphasis Harmony Variety Gradation Movement Rhythm Proportion forming intricate  and complicated  relationships diversity change
 
Balance Emphasis Harmony Variety Gradation Movement Rhythm Proportion connecting elements  with  gradual changes
 
Balance Emphasis Harmony Variety Gradation Movement Rhythm Proportion look and feeling  of action directs the  viewer’s gaze
 
Balance Emphasis Harmony Variety Gradation Movement Rhythm Proportion repetition or visual beat
 
Balance Emphasis Harmony Variety Gradation Movement Rhythm Proportion relationships  between certain  pieces to  the whole  and each other
 
Balance Emphasis Harmony Variety Gradation Movement Rhythm Proportion Questions??
u  n  i  t  y  sense of  oneness  or  wholeness  in the work of art often an indicator of success
Part II: Elements of  Art
Elements are the visual components of the work Line Color Shape  Form Texture Value Space
Color has three properties: hue, value, intensity
Line a continuous mark made by a moving point Contour  – line that describes the outer limits of a shape, form, or object
Shape  two-dimensional area clearly set off set off  by one or more other elements
Form  three-dimensional object, encloses volume
Space
Texture refers to the way things feel or look as if they may feel
Value Describes  the  relative  lightness   and  darkness  of  an  object

Principles Of Design