1. Principles of Design

2. Balance Artists create balance using visual equilibrium.
Correlates with our physical sense of balance
Create compositional balance using symmetry or assymetry

3. Proportion
The size and scale of various elements in relation to one another
Idealized or expressive
In context rather than standardized

4. Rhythm Establishes organized movement
Sometimes created through the repetition of elements, however variety is essential for appeal

5. Emphasis
Creating one or more areas of emphasis by establishing a contrast
Contrast may be in color, shade, size, texture, shape, or any other element

6. Unity A sense of harmony within the entire piece
Creates a sense of completion
Allows all elements of the piece to come together

7. Balance
Symmetry
Emphasis
How does the artist use emphasis to offset the asymmetrical balance created by the emphasis on the crest of the waves ?

8. Balance
Symmetry VS.
Assymetry

9. Rhythm and Harmony
Discuss the use of rhythm. How does the balance of the principles establish the movement of the eye as both rhythmatic and harmonious ?