Elements and Principles of Design Composition An orderly

Elements and Principles of Design

Composition An orderly arrangement of elements using the principles of design The principles of design help you to carefully plan and organize the elements of art so that you will hold interest and command attention. This is sometimes referred to as visual impact. In any work of art there is a thought process for the arrangement and use of the elements of design. The artist who works with the principles of good composition will create a more interesting piece of art it will be arranged to show a pleasing rhythm and movement. The center of interest will be strong and the viewers will not look away, instead, they will be drawn into the work. A good knowledge of composition is essential in producing good artwork. Some artists today like to bend or ignore these rules and therefore are experimenting with different forms of expression. We think that composition is very important. The following will assist you in understanding the basics of a good composition:

Visual Composition

VISUAL COMPOSITION: Is like the grammar of language - stories are written with words and subject matter. Good literature is more than words and subject matter, it is how all the elements of good stories are put together that makes the literature good or not so good. Visual Composition is more than pictures. It is how the elements and principles of design are put together and the way the elements and principles of design are arranged can make or break the composition.

When you learn to use the elements and principles of design it is like learning to read and write the language of vision. You are becoming visual poets and visual storytellers. Looking for and using the elements and principles of design do not have to limit you but it can focus your experimentation and choice making. Playing and practicing with the different design elements and principles will help you understand what looks great, or good, or just plain bad.

Elements of Design

The elements of design are the basic visual symbols in the language of art and design. Elements of design are things that are involved within making a design. The elements of design will help your design look a lot more unique from other design and can help make the design symbolize anything. The elements of design are the building blocks of design. The principles of design are the ways we work with and arrange the elements of design.

SHAPE

Depth (Perspective)