1. Principles of Design = the organization of a work of art
Write the definition of each principle (5 pts each)
Draw a design that illustrates each principle. (5 pts each)

2. The Design Principles of Visual Arts
Rhythm
Movement
Balance
Proportion
Variety
Emphasis
Unity

3. See how RHYTHM is created
= Repeating an element over and over in a work of art; similar to pattern; like the beat of artwork
THINK: Music, dance -beat.
* bum bum bum
Occurs when movement is repeated
Used to direct your eye
See how RHYTHM is created

4. Rhythm in the Elements of Art: DRAW a pattern like these
Line
Shape
Texture
Space
Color
Value

5. See Movement created by pattern in art
= an illusion of motion; when your eye follows a path; caused by repetition and rhythm
Your eye will move around an artwork because of the way the artist repeated things
Adds excitement
See Movement created by pattern in art

6. Movement in the Elements of Art: DRAW 1 type of movement
Line
Shape
Texture
Space
Color
Value

7. Balance
= a sense of stability in the body of work; a feeling of equal weight.
See Balance in art

8. An experiment with balance
Not Balanced

9. Formal or Symmetrical =
when the 2 sides are equal
Formal Balance

10. Informal Balance Informal or Asymmetrical =
There is balance, but the two sides are not the same
Informal Balance

11. Formal Balance

12. Informal Balance

13. Balance in the Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Texture
Formal
Informal
Informal
Formal
Informal
Informal
Space
Color
Value

14. Proportion
= (scale) refers to the relationships of the size of objects in a body of work.
Artists learned that distorting or exaggerating proportion could alter the effect of a work on the viewer
Artists can show what is important by changing the sizes of objects
** DRAW a person with an exaggerated feature

15. Examples of PROPORTION

16. Variety is the spice of life!!!
= Differences in artwork; You can achieve variety by using difference shapes, textures, colors and values in your work.
Adds visual interest; keeps your eye looking

17. Examples of VARIETY in art:
** (choose 2) DRAW a variety of either lines, shapes, textures

18. Emphasis
= One object or area that stands out or attracts attention, an area of interest that is important
AKA “focal point”
Created with strong contrast, highlights, large size
ONLINE ACTIVITY:
Find the FOCAL POINT!

19. Line Shape Texture Space Color Value
Emphasis: in the Elements of Art: DRAW 1 of these to show how one part is emphasized ** notice how 1 is different in each group
Line
Shape
Texture
Space
Color
Value

20. Unity = everything fits together as a whole; AKA “harmony”
Your work should not appear disjointed or confusing.
Lines, shapes, colors, textures, value or space fit together to form one unit
Composition appears to be a whole not a collection of parts

21. Examples of UNITY/Harmony:

22. Unity: in the Elements of Art: DRAW 1 of these to show Harmony
Line
Shape
Texture
Space
Color
Value

23. What have you learned about the Elements and Principles of Visual Art?
Line
Shape
Space
Texture
Value
Color
Form
PRINCIPLES
Variety
Repetition
Movement
Rhythm
Emphasis
Balance
Unity