1. Principles of Art Notes
Contrast
Rhythm, Repetition, Pattern- Movement
Emphasis
Balance: three types
Variety: a use of several elements
Unity:
Proportion

2. Guidelines for Art Notes: Art Principles 3 columns
Term
Definition
Illustration
Example:
Term
Definition
Illustration
Subject
The central image of the work

3. Contrast: the technique for creating a focal point using two different elements

4. What is the contrast?

5. Rhythm, Repetition, Pattern: the repetitive use of an element to create a visual effect (movement)
Arrangement elements in a way that makes the eye follow a path through the composition. Achieved by use of repetition and patterning.

8. Emphasis- when elements are used to make one image dominant over another
The Great Wave off Kanagawa
Hokusai

9. Symmetrical: balance is the same on both sides
Balance: three types:
asymmetrical: balance isn’t completely the same on both sides
Symmetrical: balance is the same on both sides

10. Balance
Radial: elements radiate out evenly from central axis

11. Variety: use of several different elements
Jackson Pollock

12. Unity- the wholeness of the work

13. Girl with the Pearl Earring – Vermeer
Robert Silvers Photomosaics

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15. Perspective
a graphing system that creates the illusion of depth and volume on a 2D surface
The Tribute Money
Massiccio

16. Perspective Linear Perspective: using lines to show distance and depth
vanishing point

17. Perspective Atmospheric Perspective:
effect of air and light on how an object is viewed by the viewer
the more air between the viewer and the object, the more the object seems to fade
A bright object seems closer to the viewer than a dull object

18. Which perspective?

19. The areas of art:

20. What area is what?

21. What area is what?