Understanding Principles of Art

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Principles of art

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artists use to organize elements in artwork

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Balance (art principle)

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of visual weight in a composition

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Emphasis (art principle)

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one part of artwork stand out

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Unity (art principle)

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of harmony among all parts of artwork

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Contrast (art principle)

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between elements to create interest

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Rhythm (art principle)

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of elements to create movement

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Movement (art principle)

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the viewer’s eye follows through artwork

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Proportion (art principle)

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of sizes between parts of artwork

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Variety (art principle)

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of different elements to create visual interest

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Example of balance

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arrangement of shapes