Principles of Art

What are the Principles of Art?

• Tools to organise the elements of art to create an artwork

• the rules to plan an artwork

• the steps to make an artwork

What is the purpose of the Principles of Art ?

• to decorate a painting

• to help convey the Artist's intent

^{L.A in liberty by Pacita Abad}

Which Principle of Art stands out in this painting?

• balance

• contrast

• pattern

In which painting can you observe the Principle of Art "Emphasis" standing out?

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What is the purpose of the artist to use pattern in this painting?

• as decoration

• to add depth

• to show the movement of dance

Identify the elements of art used to make pattern in the painting? (Select any two)

• line

• shape

• colour

• value

^{The last Supper by Andre Derain}

Identify the elements of art used to achieve emphasis?

• lines

• colour

• value

• texture

Which paintings are using Pattern to create emphasis in their work? (select any two)

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How is emphasis shown in this sample?

• value

• size

• details

Principles of Art are the rules you follow when arranging your elements of art to make successful artwork. Which one of these is NOT a principle of art?

• Balance

• Pattern

• Color

• Movement

• Emphasis