Principles of Art

A principle of design that indicates movement

• rhythm

• flow

• harmony

• spacing

Types of this principle are symmetrical and asymmetrical

• contrast

• balance

• proportion

• variety

This principle combines elements to show the differences between them

• variety

• balance

• emphasis

• variety

This principle shows how some elements relate to the whole piece and to each other

• proportion

• emphasis

• balance

• harmony

Repeated elements in a work of art show the principle of

• proportion

• repetition

• variety

• rhythm

A principle of design used to create the look and feeling of action and to guide the viewer’s eye throughout the work of art.

• space

• emphasis

• movement

• harmony

combining elements to add a feeling of equilibrium or stability to a work of art

• balance

• proportion

• harmony

• form

This principle is concerned with diversity or contrast

• rhythm

• uniform

• variety

• homogenous

This principle is achieved by using different shapes, sizes, or colors in a work of art

• texture

• balance

• emphasis

• variety

This principle shows the changes from small shapes to large shapes in a work of art

• variety

• gradation

• form

• diversity