The Principles of Art and Design Principles of

The Principles of Art and Design

Principles of Whhha. T? • The principles of art are the set of rules or guidelines of art that are to be considered when considering the impact of a piece of artwork. They are combined with the elements of art in the production of art

Balance • Balance refers to the distribution of visual weight in a work of art. • Types of Balance: asymmetrical, radial

Symmetrical Balance • Symmetrical balance can be described as having equal "weight" on equal sides of a centrally placed fulcrum. It may also be referred to as formal balance.

Asymmetrical Balance • Asymmetrical balance, also called informal balance involves placement of objects in a way that will allow objects of varying visual weight to balance one another around a fulcrum point.

Radial Balance • Arranging elements equally around a central point , resulting in radial symmetry.

Movement • Visual movement is used by artists to direct the viewers’ eyes through a work of art.

Movement

Movement

Rhythm • Is the repetition of visual movement using color, shapes, or lines. Movement and rhythm work together to create the visual equivalent of a musical beat

Rhythm

Pattern • Uses the elements of art in planned or random repetitions that enhance the surfaces of paintings or sculptures.

Contrast • Contrast refers to differences in values, colors, textures, shapes and other elements.

Emphasis • Emphasis in a composition refers to developing points of interest to pull the viewer's eye to important parts of an artwork.

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.

Unity

Your Assignment • Choose one of your own artworks and find as many principles of design as you can. • Choose a famous work of art and find as many principles of design as you can. • Put a thumbnail of each in a Word document along with your list and hand in to me by the end of class.