Principles and elements of design

This element can direct the eye, add emphasis or create mood depending on its form, straight, jagged or smooth.

• color

• value

• line

• texture

Aligning all separate elements to work together in harmony through pattern, balance and rhythm is what principle of design?

• variety

• unity

• emphasis

• balance

Creating a hierarchy or focal point to guide the eye to a specific element first.

• emphasis

• contrast

• proportion

• variety

_____________ is the element of design that can add a mood or response to an object by implying its feel. ie. soft, smooth, rough or hard.

• line

• color

• value

• texture

Weighting or arranging the elements within the image to create visual, even distribution of shape and space.

• variety

• balance

• unity

• rhythm

_____________ can highlight differences or add a focal point by using opposing color, shade, or textures.

• rhythm

• unity

• variety

• contrast

__________ can add emphasis, visual variety and also have a psychological influence on the viewer.

• color

• shape

• form

• space

___________ is the area around or within objects and can be utilized to create images or balance objects.

• value

• space

• line

• form

Which one of these images best shows the principle of contrast?

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Which one of these images best shows the principle of emphasis?

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