Principles Of Design

Question 1

Principles of design (7)

Answer 1

Balance 
movement 
repetition 
emphasis 
variation 
proportion 
unity

Question 2

Balance (3 types)

Answer 2

Symmetrical/formal balance: when the elements of a picture are arranged equally on each side of the central axis

Asymmetrical/informal balance: when the weight of a composition is not evenly distributed around the central axis

Radical balance: similar to symmetrical balance but the elements are arranged around a central point

Question 3

Define movement

Answer 3

The flow in a composition; your eyes move from object object my way replacement and position

Question 4

Define rhythm

Answer 4

Repetition of a motif

Question 5

Define emphasis

Answer 5

Drawing attention to the main object

Question 6

Define variation

Answer 6

The difference in the artwork

Question 7

Define proportion

Answer 7

The relationship of the sizes of objects in a piece such as largeness or smallness

Question 8

Define unity

Answer 8

The feeling of harmony between all parts of the artwork

Sense of completeness