Principles of Design

This principle combines different elements to create interest and possible focal points. Too much of this principle can cause chaos within an art work.

• Emphasis

• Variety

• Unity & Harmony

• Pattern

This principle involves the relationship of the elements to each other and to the whole work of art. Simply put it is comparing.

• Unity & Harmony

• Balance

• Proportion

• Emphasis

This principle creates a sense of movement and direction within a work of art. Repetition of art elements can create movement for the viewers eye to follow

• Emphasis

• Variety

• Balance

• Rhythm & Movement

This principle involves organizing elements in a work of art in such a way to distribute their visual weight. Radial, symmetrical, & nonsymmetrical.

• Variety

• Rhythm & Movement

• Repetition & Pattern

• Balance

This principle emphasizes specific elements of art in order to connect the whole art work.

• Variety

• Harmony & Unity

• Balance

• Rhythm & Movement

This principle of design uses the arrangement of different elements of art in order to highlight the differences between the elements. It is used to create interest.

• Balance

• Proportion

• Contrast

• Unity & Harmony

This principle highlights a specific element of art in order to create a focal point. This is the first place the viewer looks when viewing the art work.

• Proportion

• Variety

• Balance

• Emphasis

An element of art is repeated in an organized way creating a pattern

• Repetition & Pattern

• Balance

• Unity & Harmony

• Proportion