Principles of Design

The principle that means all is in harmony.  Variety adds visual interest.

• Unity
• Balance
• Harmony
• Pattern

This principle is typically decorative and consists of planned and repeated units.

• Rhythm
• Shape
• Pattern
• Repetition

Principle of Design consisting of the repetition of shapes, lines, forms, and textures.

• Pattern
• Rhythm
• Repetition
• Unity

This principle of design includes:  symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial, and approximate symmetry.

• Movement
• Balance
• Elements of Art
• Pattern

The principle defined as the difference between elements in an artwork.

• Unity
• Balance
• Texture
• Contrast

The principle of design that creates a focal area in a work of art?

• Emphasis
• Color
• Rhythm
• Movement

This principle directs the viewers eye around the artwork.

• Mosaic
• Harmony
• Movement
• Rhythm

A measure of how well the elements on the page work together to create harmony and wholeness, you are aware of the whole form before the individual parts

• Unity
• Movement
• Rhythm
• Proportion

Ways of combining elements to produce the appearance of movement or a visual beat in artwork.

• Rhythm

• Movement

• Pickle

• Emphasis

What type of balance do you see in this image?

• Symmetrical

• Asymmetrical

• Radial

• Informal