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Principles of Design Building blocks of creating and interpreting Art
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What are the Principles of Design? Used for creating and evaluating art The Principles of Design are useful for organizing a composition Some works of art contain some or none of the Principles of Design
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Movement Associated with Rhythm, an arrangement of parts to create a sense of motion to the viewers eye. Movement can also move the viewer ’ s eye toward a focal point. Attributes of Movement ▪ Implied Movement: association of movement from a moving object (i.e. water, cars, people, etc) ▪ Optical Movement: movement of the viewers eye across an area by using color or shapes
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Katsushika Hokusai The Great Wave of Kanagawa
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Pablo Picasso Guernica 1937
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Pattern Created by repeating lines, shapes or other elements in an organized way Attributes of Pattern ▪ Repetition: ▪ Regular Pattern: patterns that repeat in a linear way (i.e. shingles, bricks, tiles, etc) ▪ Radial Pattern: patterns that are symmetrical when cut in half (i.e. leaves, carpets, flowers, etc) ▪ Irregular: shapes or lines found from nature
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Chartres Cathedral Rose Window 1215
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Andy Warhol Campbell ’ s Soup
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Greek Vase
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Rhythm Design principle based on the repetition of art elements. Developing rhythm can help unify a work of Art. Attributes of Rhythm: ▪ Rhythm can be planned or unplanned placement of repeating elements or objects. Varying the repetition of objects will create better interest.
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13 Jacob Lawrence Barber Shop 1946
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14 Auguste Rodin Three Shades 1881
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Contrast & Variety The difference or variety of art elements in a composition. Attributes of Contrast ▪ Value: Amount of contrast ▪ Color: Compliments ▪ Shape: Variation of shape
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17 Larry Poons Orange Crush 1963
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Emphasis One element in a composition stands out from the rest of the composition Attributes of Emphasis ▪ Focal Point: the point in the composition where the viewer ’ s eye is attracted to first ▪ Contrast: color and shape can create emphasis by changing its value
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Balance The distribution of visual weight in an art work. Attributes of Balance ▪ Radial: type of balance that originates from a circular center ▪ Formal: symmetrical balance ▪ Informal: asymmetrical balance
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Georgia O ’ Keeffe Oriental Poppies 1927
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Mark Rothko Oriental Poppies 1927
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James Whistler Arrangement in Gray and Black 1871
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Unity & Harmony Describes the way the artwork is treated as a whole. It is when all the principles and elements work as a whole. Attributes of Unity ▪ Proximity: creating groups of objects ▪ Similarity: making things similar to one another ▪ Continuation: creating a flow of vision
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Vincent Van Gogh The Starry Night (1889)
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28 Leonardo Da Vinci Mona Lisa (1503-1519)
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Andy Warhol Shot Orange Marilyn 1964
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Proportion A measurement of the size and quantity of elements within a composition. Attributes of Proportion: Accurate Measurement ▪ Human Form ▪ Illusion of three-dimensional space ▪ Perspective
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Jacques-Louis David The Death of Socrates 1787 31
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Raphael The School of Athens 1509 32
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M.C. Escher Hand with Reflecting Sphere 1935 33
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Albrecht Durer Self-Portrait 1500 34
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