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Monday, October 25, 2010

Exercise: Principles of Design


Principles of Design
are how those elements/components are arranged to create a complete piece of art. The basic principles are Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Movement, Pattern, & Scale.

Balance
the even distribution of visual weight




Contrast
opposition of elements of art, for example: light vs. dark




Emphasis
establishing a focal point




Movement
the illusion of activity which leads the viewer’s eye




Pattern
repetition or consistency of an art element




Scale
the size relationship of the objects within a piece of art




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