Elements of Art and Principles of Design

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Showing visual weight: something is either symmetrical or asymmetrical.

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Balance

Front

Showing size relationships

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Proportion

Front

Something that grabs attention

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Emphasis

Front

Showing different types

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Variety

Front

Joining parts together

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Unity

Front

Repeating lines, shapes, colors, or symbols

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Pattern

Front

Creating motion

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Movement

Front

The pigment of an object that the eye sees. Reflected or absorbed light. Examples are: primary, secondary, warm, and cool.

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Color

Front

The path of a point moving through space. Examples are: straight, curved, and zigzag.

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Line

Front

A 2D enclosed area of space created by lines or other elements. Examples include squares, circles, and triangles.

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Shape