The comparative relationship of one part to another with respect to size, quantity, or degree.

• Proportion

• Balance

• Unity

• Rhythm

Repetition of a design.

• Pattern

• Texture

• Form

• Space

When all the elements and principles work together to create a pleasing image.

• Unity

• Contrast

• Emphasis

• Variety

The use of differences to increase the visual interest of the work.

• Contrast

• Balance

• Form

• Line

The surface quality or “feel” of an object, smoothness, roughness, softness, etc.

• Texture

• Shape

• Color

• Value

The distance or area between, around, above, below, or within things. Positive or negative.

• Space

• Form

• Line

• Balance

A 3-dimensional object; or something in a 2-dimensional artwork that appears to be 3-dimensional.

• Form

• Shape

• Texture

• Line

The way elements are arranged to create a feeling of stability in a work.

• Balance

• Rhythm

• Emphasis

• Variety

When one side of a composition does not reflect the design of the other.

• Asymmetrical Balance

• Symmetrical Balance

• Unity

• Proportion

The parts of an image are organized so the one side MIRRORS the other.

• Symmetrical Balance

• Asymmetrical Balance

• Variety

• Emphasis