Principles of Design PDF

The Principles of Art are basically rules or guidelines that govern the way in which the Art Elements go together. These include: *EMPHASIS (Focal Point) *HARMONY (Unity) *BALANCE *CONTRAST *RHYT...

The Principles of Art are basically rules or guidelines that govern the way in which the Art Elements go together. These include: *EMPHASIS (Focal Point) *HARMONY (Unity) *BALANCE *CONTRAST *RHYTHM *MOVEMENT Lets take a look at these individually……………. EMPHASIS is used by an artist to make an element or object stand out in a work of art. EMPHASIS is used by the artist to contr What part of the artwork the viewer sees most or most often. EMPHASIS is also used by the artist to control how long a viewer spends looking at each of the different parts. Emphasis: To make an element or object in a work of art stand Out…..artists use emphasis. Emphasi s = Emphasis of size Van Gogh Emphasis = Emphasis of colorDali Salvador Emphasis of line Grant Wood Harmony creates Unity by stressing the similaritie of separate but related parts. Harmony emphasizes relationships in the artwork which encourages the eye to move throughout the piece. Kandinsky George Seurat Harmony/Unity creates comfort for the viewer, allowing the eye to move through the art with ease, because of the use of similarities. Non-Example Example Romare Bearden Aminah Robinson  BALANCE in an artwork, it the arrangement of art elements so that no one part of a work overpowers, or seems heavier than, any other part. here are three basic types of balance. These are: *Symmetrical or Formal Balance *Asymmetrical or Informal Balance *Radial Balance mmetrical or Formal Balance is created when o half of a work of art mirrors the other half.. mmetrical or Formal Balance is predictable, thus, sometimes less interesting. Leonardo da Vinci Claude Monet Asymmetrical or Informal Balance is evident when two unlike objects appear to have equal weight. When used skillfully, it can create more interesting compositions. Vincent van Gogh Mary Cassatt Radial Balance in an artwork occurs when the elements or objects are positioned around a central point. Georgia O’Keefe  CONTRAST in an artwork is created- when the artist makes a difference in value, color, texture, shape, line, form, or space. Color Contrast by Warhol Value Contrast by Durer Texture Contrast by Elizabeth Catlett Pattern / Repetition is the repeating of shapes, lines, color, or other art elements in planned or random order to create interest or make the artwork more exciting. Ben Shahn MOVEMENT in a work of art directs the viewe through the art piece –often to the focal area also encourages the viewer to sense action within the work. Van Gogh Van Van Gogh Gogh  Answer key 1. value 9. shape 2.color 10. color 3.line 11. c. line 4. form 12. b. rhythm 5. line 13. d. emphasis 6. texture 14. b. contrast 7. space 15. a. movement 8. value