Elements and Principles of Design

The feeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art which creates a sense of completeness is

• Emphasis

• symmetry

• unity

• color

The relationship in size of one component (part) of a work of art to another

• Proportion
• Similarity
• Contrast
• Unity

Any forcefulness that gives importance to one area of an artwork; something singled out, stressed, or drawn attention to by means of contrast, anomaly, or counterpoint

• Variety
• Emphasis
• Repetition
• Unity

How do horizontal lines make a room appear?

• Adds width, restful, peaceful, relaxing
• Adds motion, energy, movement, excitement
• Adds youth, activity, femininity, softness
• Adds strength, dignity, height

The point of focus in a composition that most strongly attracts the viewers attention:

• rhythem

• proportion

• emphasis

• balance

Using different elements or materials in a work of art in small amounts to add interest to an artwork.

• Variety

• Pattern

• Proportion

• Buffet

How well the elements in the art work together to create harmony and wholeness.

• Unity

• Movement

• Rhythm

• Proportion

How do vertical lines make a room appear?

• Adds width, restful, peaceful, relaxing
• Adds motion, energy, movement, excitement
• Adds youth, activity, femininity, softness
• Adds strength, dignity, height

When creating Unity, objects that are closer to each other appear more related

• Movement

• Proximity

• Similarity

• Proportion

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

• Rhythm

• Movement

• Pickle

• Emphasis