The Principles of Design A way of using the Elements of Art
Balance Elements that equal each other with impact, weight, proportion, etc.. Elements that equal each other with impact, weight, proportion, etc.. Ansel Adams, “Snake River” 1942
Proportion The comparison of sizes or amounts of any element The comparison of sizes or amounts of any element Andrew Wyeth “Christina’s World” 1948
“Winter 1946, Andrew Wyeth”
Movement The directional force or the way the eye moves throughout an artwork because of the arrangement of the elements The directional force or the way the eye moves throughout an artwork because of the arrangement of the elements Alfred Stiegletz “Ford V8” 1933
Giacoma Balla: “Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash” 1912
Balla “Paths of Movement” 1913
Unity and Variety Unity is the appearance of oneness or the same element clustered together Unity is the appearance of oneness or the same element clustered together Variety is the use of many different elements together Variety is the use of many different elements together Chuck Close
Chuck Close: in his studio
Chuck Close Chuck Close has a degenerative muscular disease. From his chair he paints portraits in his two story studio on an electric easel.
Rhythm Repeating elements that create a pattern Repeating elements that create a pattern
MC Escher: “Waterfall” 1960
MC Escher “Relativity” 1960
Emphasis The use of an element to catch the viewers attention, the element that stands out the most The use of an element to catch the viewers attention, the element that stands out the most
Harmony Using the elements to create a beautiful composition, elements working well together Using the elements to create a beautiful composition, elements working well together
Vincent Van Gogh “The Red Vineyard” (this is the only painting he ever sold in his lifetime, 400 francs or $1600)
Pablo Picasso