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The Eight Principles of Art

The principles of art are the organizational techniques or tools used by artists to arrange the elements of art. There are 8 principles in art.

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Pattern, Proportion, Rhythm, Balance, Variety, Emphasis, Movement Harmony / Unity

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PATTERN Pattern A principle of art that is concerned with decorative surface design.

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PROPORTION Proportion A principle of art concerned with the size relationships of one part to another.

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RHYTHM Rhythm A principle of art that indicates movement by the repetition of elements or objects.

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BALANCE Balance A principle of art concerned with equalizing visual forces or elements in a work of art.

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VARIETY Variety A principle of art concerned with difference or contrast

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EMPHASIS Emphasis A principle of art that makes one part of a work dominant over the other parts.

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MOVEMENT Movement A principle of art used to create the look or feeling of action and to guide the viewers eye through the work of art.

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HARMONY / UNITY Harmony/Unity A principle of art that creates a wholeness or oneness through the effective use of the elements and principles of art.

The Eight Principles of Art