Principles+of+Design


 * [|BACK] ** ** Principles of Design **

Repetition is the use of line, color, or a motif, in more than one place in a composition.
 * Repetition**

Pattern is created through a repetitious use of the same element of art to create on overall design.
 * Pattern**

Rhythm is the repeated use of similar elements of art, such as color, line of shape.
 * Rhythm**

Emphasis is given to a center-of-interest, which might be the largest, brightest, or lightest subject.
 * Emphasis**

Balance is the equilibrium of various elements in the work of art. There are three types of balance:
 * Balance**
 * Symmetry** which is a mirror image of the same images on each side of a composition
 * Asymmetry** which has objects on each side of a composition that are balanced (The objects might be different but they take up about the same amount visual space)
 * Radial Symmetry** which is symmetrical around a center point

Contrast shows differences between the elements of art, which are: line, color, shape, value, space and texture.
 * Contrast**

Unity is the harmony of all the visual elements in a composition.
 * Unity**

Proportion is the pleasing relationship of all parts to each other and to the whole of the design.
 * Proportion**

Variety consists of differences in scale, surface, line, value and shape that give interest to a composition.
 * Variety**

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