The Principles of Art
Quick Guide to The Principles of Art!
Pattern is a repetition of a design or object.
Movement shows actions, or alternatively, the path the viewer's eye follows throughout an artwork.
Rhythm the Principle that indicates movement by repeating elements or objects in the artwork that cause your eye to follow their path through the piece of art, but does not necessarily show action. Rhythm
Balance is the element concerned with making things visually equal in a piece of art. There are 3 Types: Balance
Variety is what adds interest to your work Variety is what adds interest to your work. Different shapes, textures, colors. Variety
Emphasis is where one thing is more important than another, or what you look at first.
Contrast is using opposites in art such as warm and cool colors, different textures, dark vs. light and different sizes. Contrast
Proportion/Scale refers to the relative size and scale of the various elements in a design. The relationship between objects, or parts, of a whole. Proportion/Scale
Unity/Harmony occurs when all of the elements of a piece combine to make a balanced, harmonious, complete whole. Unity/Harmony
Quick Guide to The Principles of Art!