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Principles of Design

These are the way we use the elements (tools) to create art.

Balance is the equal distribution of any elements within a work of art. Sometimes artists will not use balance in order to make you feel uneasy.

Proportion is the size relationship of things. How tall should a man be standing next to a house. It can also be proper measurement of a figure.

 

Emphasis is the focal point or center point of interest in a work. This is the area where the artist wishes you to see the most.

Movement can be how your eye moves through a painting or how the artists shows motion. Brush strokes can make waves look like they are crashing.

Repetition is repeating one or more elements in a work. The artist might repeat a motif which is any simple design or pattern.

Unity is how the artist brings the elements and principles into a complete composition. This helps make the piece pleasing to look at.

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09/28/01