Principles of Design: Vocabulary

Principles of Design: Vocabulary

By Royal Ghazal

When all of the elements in a work look as though they belong together it is known as unity. Examples of unity might be colors that are close to one another in terms of hue or chroma, or recurring shapes, or textures that mimic one another.

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Botero creates unity in THE MUSICIANS (c 1991) with form, shape, color, line, and space.

Unity​

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​​Balance

​Contrast is created by placing different art elements together to add emphasis, this can also be through light/dark effects.

​​Contrast

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​​Symmetry/Asymmetry

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Movement creates action or dynamic effects to lead the viewers’ eyes to the focal point.

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Rhythm is created through repeated elements and this creates movement.

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The Great Wave (1830 to 1832) by Katsushika Hokusai

Movement &

Rhythm​

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Emphasis is used to create dominance or focus in a work of art.

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2. Emphasis

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Emphasis is used to create dominance or focus in a work of art.

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2. Emphasis

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Emphasis is used to create dominance or focus in a work of art.

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2. Emphasis

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Balance can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial.

​​Balance

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​​Symmetrical

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