Principles of Art
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Principles of Art
Introduction
Knowing and following the principles of art will help you with visual sensitivity and creative order, which are both very important in designing. The principles of art enable you, the artist, to see the world much differently than a person who is unaware of them. You will now have the opportunity to learn about the principles of art. You will study seven principles of art, which include the following:
balance - a principle of design that refers to equalization. There are three kinds of balance—symmetrical (formal), asymmetrical (informal), and radial
proportion - the principle of design that deals with the way the parts of a design are arranged in comparison to the whole
movement - the principle of design that refers to the arrangement of parts in a design to create action or motion
contrast /value - the whole range of nuances from light to dark (value) and the difference between light and dark (contrast)
rhythm - the result of repetition. Repetition of lines, shapes, textures, dark and lights, and colors help create relationships among the elements
emphasis- a principle of design used by designers to place importance, prominence, or attention on certain areas or objects. The designer can use opposing sizes, shapes, contrasting colors, or other means to achieve emphasis
unity - can be described as harmony, agreement, concurrence, completeness, oneness. It is what completes and finishes your creative work, giving it a sense of rightness
Hopefully you will enjoy an in depth examination of the principles of art and see how they can be applied to your own works.
Knowing and following the principles of art will help you with visual sensitivity and creative order, which are both very important in designing. The principles of art enable you, the artist, to see the world much differently than a person who is unaware of them. You will now have the opportunity to learn about the principles of art. You will study seven principles of art, which include the following:
balance - a principle of design that refers to equalization. There are three kinds of balance—symmetrical (formal), asymmetrical (informal), and radial
proportion - the principle of design that deals with the way the parts of a design are arranged in comparison to the whole
movement - the principle of design that refers to the arrangement of parts in a design to create action or motion
contrast /value - the whole range of nuances from light to dark (value) and the difference between light and dark (contrast)
rhythm - the result of repetition. Repetition of lines, shapes, textures, dark and lights, and colors help create relationships among the elements
emphasis- a principle of design used by designers to place importance, prominence, or attention on certain areas or objects. The designer can use opposing sizes, shapes, contrasting colors, or other means to achieve emphasis
unity - can be described as harmony, agreement, concurrence, completeness, oneness. It is what completes and finishes your creative work, giving it a sense of rightness
Hopefully you will enjoy an in depth examination of the principles of art and see how they can be applied to your own works.