Lesson 8 Flashcards
(15 cards)
refer to the visual strategies used by artists, in conjunction with the visual elements of arts for expressive purposes.
Principles of Design
Every element in a visual composition carries weight. The mor an element is emphasized, the heavier it is.
Balance
There are 3 types of Balance:
- Symmetrical
- Asymmetrical
- Radial
(Also called “Formal Balance”) This is when an artwork is “weighted” the same on both sides of the artwork
Symmetrical Balance
(Also called “Informal Balance”) Elements are placed unevenly in an artwork, but balance each other out harmoniously.
Asymmetrical Balance
balance where all elements radiate out from a center point in a circular fashion to all four quadrants of the shape’s constraining plane.
Radial Symmetry
It can be described as sameness, the belonging of one thing with another.
Harmony
A principle of design related to the sense of wholeness that results from using one of the elements similarly throughout the entire artwork.
Unity
refers to the relationship of the size of one element when compared to another
Proportion
The arrangement of opposite elements in an artwork to create visual interest, excitement and drama.
Contrast
A principle of design concerned with the inclusion of difference in the elements of a composition to offset unity and add interest to an artwork.
Variety
A principle of design in which one element, or a combination of elements, create more attention than anything else in a composition. This dominant element is usually a focal point.
Emphasis
Using an element multiple times within the same artwork.
Rhythm and Repetion
Repetition of an element of art, or the use of a continuous element of art, to direct the viewer’s eye around the artwork.
Movement
