Guidelines that govern the way artists organize the elements of art.

Principles of Design

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.

Combining art elements by adding slight changes to increase visual interest.

Variety:

The repetition of an element to make a work seem active or to suggest visual vibration.

Rhythm:

Movement is the Principle of Design that creates the look and feel of action to guide the viewers eyes through the work of art.

Movement:

Pattern: effect achieved A two-dimensional decorative

through the repetition of colors, lines, shapes, and/or textures.

The manner in which the parts of a work relate to each other and to the whole.

Proportion:

The principle of design concerned with making an element or object in an artwork stand out.

Emphasis:

The principle of design concerned with combining similar art elements to create a pleasing appearance.

Harmony:

The combining of art elements and principles with media to create a feeling of completeness.

Unity: