1. Emphasis PROPORTION rhythm BAL NCE A Principles of Design
UNITY & VARIETY
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2. PROPORTION
Refers to the relative size and scale of the various elements in a design. The relationship that exists between objects, or parts, of a whole.
Example: The relationship that exists between individual body parts and the body as a whole.

4. UNITY & VARIETY
Unity – The feeling of harmony between all parts of the composition creating a sense of completeness.
Variety – The use of several different elements with some common meaning or style to guide the eye through the composition.
While unity & variety can each stand on their own, they are always presented together in effective design.
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8. BAL NCE A Types of Balance
The distribution of the visual weight of the Elements of Art within a composition.
Types of Balance
Symmetrical Balance (Formal Balance) - equal weight and importance on both sides of a composition.
Asymmetrical Balance (Informal Balance) - not identical on both sides of a central line
Approximate Symmetry -  arranged to create symmetry without repeating identical objects with respect to a central line
Radial Symmetry – elements are arranged equally around a central point

9. Symmetrical Balance

12. Asymmetrical Balance

13. Approximate Symmetry

14. Radial Symmetry

16. Emphasis
The point of focus in a composition that most strongly attracts the viewer’s attention through the use of repetition or contrast.

17. Emphasis

18. rhythm
Rhythm
Rhythm is created when one or more of the Elements of Art are used repeatedly to create a feeling of organized movement.
Linear Rhythm - characteristic flow of objects in a line
Repetition - the use of similar or connected pictorial elements.  For example, similar shapes, colors or lines that are used more than once.
Alternation – Changing between 2 or more objects in a repetitive pattern, back and forth
Gradation – A gradual change in an object from one state to another

19. Linear Rhythm

20. Repetition

21. Alternation

22. Gradation