Principles of design are the concept used to arrange the elements of design. They are also referred to as principles of organization. They are the rules used to organize the elements of art in a design work.
The Principles of design can be defined of as what we do to the elements of design.
How we apply the Principles of design determines how successful we are in creating a work of art. NOTE – the hyperlinks within the text of this page will open information in a new browser window. After you have read that information the window can then be closed leaving this window open. THE PRINCIPLES OF DESIGNBALANCE A large shape close to the center can be balanced GRADATION REPETITION The five squares above are all the same. They can be taken in and understood with a single glance. When variation is introduced, the five squares, although similar, are much more interesting to look at. They can no longer be absorbed properly with a single glance. The individual character of each square needs to be considered. If you wish to create interest, any repeating element should include a degree of variation. CONTRAST HARMONY
DOMINANCE UNITY Unity in a painting also refers to the visual linking of various elements of the work.
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