Art and Design Principles

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MOVEMENT

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The arrangement of the parts of an artwork that create a sense of motion.

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PATTERN

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The principle of design that indicates a type of movement often characterized by repeated shapes, lines, or colors.

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CONTRAST

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The differences between elements such as color, texture, value, and shape.

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RHYTHM

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The principle of design that refers to the visual stability in an artwork.

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UNITY

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The combination of elements in a work of art that result in a sense of wholeness or oneness. Repeating colors, shapes, and textures in an artwork creates visual harmony.

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EMPHASIS

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The principle of design about placing greater attention on certain areas or objects in a work of art.

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SYMMETRY

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Regular repeated color, shapes, or lines in a recognizable order.

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COMPOSITION

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The arrangement of elements and subject matter.

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ASYMMETRY

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The two halves of the work of art are different.

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RADIAL SYMMETRY

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Symmetry around a central axis, as in a starfish or a tulip flower.