Principles of Design

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Principles of Design

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The building blocks of a work of art. The visual components of color, form, line, shape, space, texture, and value.

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Emphasis

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Making a specific element stand out or draw attention to the eye. A principle of design that helps create a focal point in a work of art.

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Balance

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The arrangement of visual elements so that their visual weight is in harmony with one another.

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Movement

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The path the viewer's eye takes through the work of art, often to focal areas. Can be implied or actual in a work of art.

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Implied movement

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Part of the work of art that appears to have movement through the use of diagonals, texture, shape, or similar.

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Actual movement

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A type of movement that is achieved when part of the work of art moves, like a mobile.

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Proportion

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The relationship of two or more elements in a work of art and how they compare with one another. Can be correct or exaggerated.

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Correct proportion

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The correct relationship between height, width, and depth in a work of art.

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Exaggerated proportion

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The deliberate change in size of an object in a work of art.

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Repetition

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The use of the same or similar elements throughout the artwork.