Principles of Design

Balance

  1. Radial
  1. Asymmetrical

1.Symmetrical

Things on either side of a centerline are almost alike. The two sides are visually equal

A large shape is balanced by smaller shapes

All lines and shapes lead to the middle of the work, with the focus on the center

Contrast

  1. Intensity
  1. Size
  1. Temperature
  1. Value

Sublte

Strong

Difference between warm and cool

Adds drama in art, Small people emphasize the huge size of a building

Put a pure color next to the same tint of color

Perspective

Drawing technique where the objects are drawn to a set of rules, they look three dimensional and they have depth

Linear perspective

Meant to trick the eye, uses math

Horizon

viewer's eye level

Converging

Lines that come together

Vanishing point

Where it disappears