Principles of Design

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A principle of design that suggests movement or action. Usually achieved through repetition of lines, shapes, colors, and more. It creates a visual tempo in artworks and provides a path for the viewer's eye to follow.

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Rhythm

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A Principle of Design that makes an Element or object stand out in a composition - the focal Point

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Emphasis

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A Principle of Design that creates a great amount of differences among things ( light -dark, rough/smooth...)

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Contrast

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Arranging the Elements so that no one thing overpowers or seems heavier than another part

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Balance

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A Principle of Design that combines one or more Elements to create interest

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Variety

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The ___________ of Design helps us arrange the Elements

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Principles

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The Principle of Design that leads the viewer to sense action or it can be the path the eye follows

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Movement

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The Principle of Design that shows a repetition of an Element

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Pattern

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The arrangement of the Elements & Principles to create a feeling of completeness. _________ refers to how different elements of an artwork or design work come together and create a sense of wholeness.

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Unity

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The types of Balance we studied are: Soft/Rough, Symmetrical, Asymmetrical. Radial, Round, Informal, Variety/ Emphasis

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Symmetrical, Asymmetrical. Radial