Recognizing the Principles of Design

Design
Design is an organized
creative arrangement of the
elements of Art such as LINE,
COLOR, SHAPE, FORM,
SPACE, and TEXTURE.

Composition
Is the arrangement of the elements
in an artwork according to the
principles of design that include
EMPHASIS, HARMONY,
PROPORTION, RHYTHM, UNITY,
BALANCE, MOVEMENT, and
variety to create a unified artwork.

Pattern
Pattern is the repetition
of a particular element
of art in a single
composition.

PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
Refers to the
organization of the
elements of art within
the artistic frame.

BALANCE
In an artwork, is the
placement of all the elements
of the composition so that
their visual weight seems
evenly distributed.

Three Types of Balance
Formal balance or
symmetrical balance
Informal balance or
asymmetrical balance
Radial balance

1.) FORMAL BALANCE/
ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE
Is a type of balance in which
the contents on either side of
a center line are exactly the
same. One side would mirror
the other.

2.) Informal or asymmetrical balance
Is a type of balance in
which the two sides of an
artwork are not exactly
alike, yet appear
pleasantly even.

3.) Radial balance
Occurs when all the
elements in the
composition radiate.

EMPHASIS
Is the principle of design
concerned with making
an element or object in a
work stand out.

HARMONY
Is the principles of design
concerned with combining
related art elements to create a
pleasing appearance. The parts
of the composition should not
clash with one another.

PROPORTION
Deals with the proper
relation between two objects
or parts. The parts of a work
should relate to the other
parts, as well as to the entire
composition.

UNITY
Is the arrangement of elements
to create a feeling of oneness,
When the parts of an artwork
come together, the work has
unity. Each part fits in with the
others to create a single idea.

CONTRAST
Is shown by showing
opposites: black vs white,
small vs big, far vs near, light
vs dark. This breaks the
monotony of sameness.

VARIETY
Is the principle of design
concerned with combining
different art, elements like
colors, line, shapes, and textures
to increase visual interest.

RHYTHM
Is the regular repetition of lines,
shapes, colors, and other art
elements in the same or similar
ways to suggest flowing
movement.

MOVEMENT
Is the principle of design used to
create the look and feel of action,
and to guide the viewer’s eyes
throughout the artistic frame.
Artist create movement through a
careful blending of elements such
as line and shape.

Activity:
CREATING A RADIAL DESIGN.

Recognizing the Principles of Design

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