Principles of Design
Balance
- Radial
- 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
- Intensity
- Size
- Temperature
- 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