AHS Art Department presentation on design principles

1. The Principles of Design

2. Contrast A principle of design that refers to differences in values, colors, textures, and other elements to achieve emphasis and interest.

6. Unity A principle of design that relates to the sense of oneness or wholeness in a work of art.

11. Pattern A principle of design in which combinations of lines, colors and shapes are used to show real or imaginary things. Pattern may also be achieved by repeating a shape, line or color.

12. Repetition A principle of design in which objects, lines, colors or shapes are used more than once in a composition.

19. Emphasis A principle of design by which the artist or designer may use opposing sizes, shapes, contrasting colors, or other means to place greater attention on certain areas, objects, or feelings in a work of art.

22. Balance A principle of design that refers to the visual equalization of elements in a work of art. Balance may be either formal, informal or radial.

26. Movement A principle of design that refers to the arrangement of parts in a work of art to create a slow to fast movement of one’s eye through the work.

29. GRADATION The gradual change of an element. Slowly changing in value, color, texture, etc.