Principles of art

[SB Wang]

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Principles of art

Contents [hide]
1 Movement
2 Unity
3 Variety
4 Balance
5 Emphasis
6 Contrast
7 Proportion
8 Pattern/Rhythm

[edit] Movement
Action, or alternatively, the path the viewer's eye follows throughout a artwork. Movement is used caused by using elements under the rules of the principles in art to give the feeling of action and to guide the viewer's eyes throughout the artwork.[2]

[edit] Unity
Unity or harmony is the quality of wholeness or oneness that is achieved through the effective use of the elements and principles of art. The arrangement of elements and principles to create a feeling of completeness.[2]

[edit] Variety
Variety is the quality or state of having different forms or types. The differences which give a design visual and conceptual interest: notably use of contrast, emphasis, difference in size and color.[2]

[edit] Balance
Balance is arranging elements so that no one part of a work overpowers, or seems heavier than any other part. Two different kinds of balance are symmetrical and asymmetrical. Symmetrical (or formal) balance is when both sides of an artwork, if split down the middle, appear to be the same. The human body is an example of symmetrical balance.[2]

[edit] Emphasis
Emphasis (also called focal point) is where the focus is concentrated through design principles or meaning. To do this one develop points of interest to pull the viewer's eye to important parts of the body of the work. It is to make one part of an artwork dominant over the other parts. It makes an element or object in a work stand out. To use emphasis in an artwork is to attract the viewer's eyes to a place of special importance in an artwork.[2]

[edit] Contrast
Contrast to show difference and diversity in an artwork by combining elements to create interest. Contrast is to provide an artwork with something interesting to break the repetitions.[2]

[edit] Proportion
Proportion (sometimes called scale) describes the relative sizes and locations of objects in the artwork. It refers to the relationships of the size of objects in a body of work. Proportion gives a sense of size seen as a relationship of objects, such as smallness or largeness.[3][2]

[edit] Pattern/Rhythm
Pattern and rhythm is showing consistency with colors or lines. Putting a red spiral at the bottom left and top right, for example will cause the eye to move from one spiral, to the other, and everything in between. It is indicating movement by the repetition of elements. Rhythm can make an artwork seem active.[2]

[SB Wang]

"Rhythm can make an artwork seem active."
This statement is incomplete, I think.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhythm


Elements of art
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The elements of art are a set of techniques which describe ways of presenting artwork. They are combined with the principles of art in the production of art. [1]

The elements of art can include some or all of the following: color, value, line, shape, form, texture, and space.

[SB Wang]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_...and_principles

[edit] Principles of design
There are several principles of design that are as variable as are attitudes regarding modern design. They differ both between the schools of thought that influence design and between individual practicing designers. The principles of design consist of- repetition, gradation, rhythm, radiation, contrast, dominance, proportion, scale, balance, harmony and unity. Some of which overlap in design. The principles are used in all visual design fields such as graphic design, industrial design, architecture and fine art. The principles govern the relationships of the elements used and organize the composition as a whole. Successful design incorporates the use of the principles and elements to serve the designer's purpose and visual goals. There is no rule for their use, but may be directed by intent. The designer's purpose drives the decisions made to achieve appropriate scale and good proportion, as well as the degree of harmony between all the elements achieved through the sensitive balance of variety and unity. These concepts and elements drive all intentional design strategies. Awareness of the elements and principles is the first step in creating successful visual compositions

The principles of design consist of-
repetition,
gradation,
rhythm,
radiation,
contrast,
dominance,
proportion,
scale,
balance,
harmony
unity.

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I think above items could be rearranged.

[SB Wang]

Introduction to the Principles of Design
Class 1: The Big Picture
By Jacci Howard Bear, About.com

Principles of Design: Balance, Proximity, Alignment, Repetition, Contrast, and White Space.

All designs have certain basic elements or building blocks chosen to convey the message

[SB Wang]

http://www.decodingdesign.com/
http://www.washingtonspeakers.com/about/index.cfm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaos_theory