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Principles of Art
Ms. Cameron, 2017
Source: Gateways to Art, Thames & Hutton, Second edition, 2015
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Principles of Art
• Rhythm
• Proportion
• Scale
• Unity
• Variety
• Movement
• Symmetrical Balance
• Asymmetrical Balance
• Radial Balance
• Contrast
• Emphasis
• Pattern
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Symmetrical Balance
• Mirror Image (same on both sides)
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Asymmetrical Balance
• Different on either side, but has a visual balance through
– Shapes
– Colours
– Density…
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Radial Balance • Comes from the centre of the work
• Often creates a circle
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Contrast
• Opposites (often elements of art)
– Texture
– Colour
– Light & Dark
– Shapes…
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Emphasis • Intentionally drawing your attention to a
specific area (similar to focal point)
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Pattern • Elements that are repeated in a predictable
way (like wallpaper)
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Rhythm
• Repetition of elements (not as predictable as pattern)
• Often size or shapes can be altered
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Proportion • A size comparison
• Measurements
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Scale • Monumental = important
• Small = intimate or insignificant
• Artist uses scale to tell a story or send a message
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Unity
• Everything fits, it looks like it all belongs together
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Variety • Diversity of different
ideas, mediums and/or elements in a work
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Movement
• The viewer's eye is led through a work of art in an organized way. There is often a focal point.
• Movement can be directed by the artist through lines, edges, shapes or colours.