2. Design- arrangement of details which
make up a piece of art (2 types)
Structural Design
Simple
Purpose of object is easily recognized
Ex. Pyramids, modern furniture
Decorative Design
Ornamentation of a basic structure
5. Proportion
Isthe relationship of objects to one
another and to the design as a whole
Golden Rectangle
Sides are in proportion of 2 parts to 3
• 2:3; 3:5; 5:8; 8:13; ____:____
Rectangle is best
Square is least pleasing
6. Proportion continued…..
Golden Section
Division
of a line is between ½ and 1/3 the distance
from one end
Golden Mean
Odd numbers are more pleasing than even
7. Scale
Overall size of an
object compared
with other
objects
Consider texture,
color & pattern
Pictures at eye
level
Special scale for
particular areas
Children’s room
8. Scale
What is wrong w/ the
ex. on top?
Whatis different
about the bottom ex.
9. Balance
quality of a room that gives a sense of
equilibrium
2 types of balance
Symmetrical
Asymmetrical
10. Balance
Symmetrical (formal balance)
Identical objects arranged identically on each side of an
imaginary line
Conveys dignity and quiet
Can be monotonous
11. Balance
Asymmetrical
Different shapes
arranged
differently on each
side of imaginary
line
Remains
interesting for a
longer period of
time
2 small things
balance 1 large