ASYNCHRO
NOUS TASK
3

PRINCIPLES
OF
COMPOSITION
PRINCIPLES
OF
COMPOSITION

Types of compositional
balance
- It is form when all
parts are equally
distributed around a
central point. Also
called as harmonious
compositional
balance and formal
balance.
- It is referring to when an
artist can highlight objects of
unequal weights or unequal
attractions by placing them in
either the left of right side,
thus, displaying an uneven
distribution of visual weight.
Some references call it
informal or occult balance
- it is when the same
measure occurs from
the central point to the
end of every radius.
- In art is when there are
equal parts that radiate
out from the center.
SYMMETRICAL ASYMMETRICAL RADIAL
BAL
ANC
E
- Also
known as
the
physical
equilibriu
m, this is
the
placemen
t of
elements
in a work
of art to
form a

It is the continuous use of a motif or repetitive pattern; may it be
in color, lines, or shape.
There are many ways to show rhythm in virtual arts. It can be
done through alternation, radiation, progression, or parallelism.
Rhythm is closely related to the principles of geometry.
Because there is a pattern, a beat, or a harmonious repetition,
the eye moves from one space to another. This forms the
rhythmic movement, which makes the artwork seem active.
RHY
THM
It is the continuous use of a motif or repetitive pattern; may it be
in color, lines, or shape.
There are many ways to show rhythm in virtual arts. It can be
done through alternation, radiation, progression, or parallelism.
Rhythm is closely related to the principles of geometry.
Because there is a pattern, a beat, or a harmonious repetition,
the eye moves from one space to another. This forms the
rhythmic movement, which makes the artwork seem active.

PROPORTI
ON AND
SCALE

For example, objects placed at a distance from the viewer’s eye
are rendered with less details, clarity, and intensity than the closer
ones. Artist uses many techniques to create this emphasis: Line,
color, shape, texture, form, and value.
Emphasis is shown when an artist gives proper importance on one
or more parts of an object in an artwork. The artist aims to redirect
the viewer’s attention to the object being emphasized.
Emphasis can also be done when you isolate an area through
color, value, or texture.
There are many compositional techniques to create emphasis,
including the role of space, the rule of odds, and the rule of thirds.
EMP
HASI
S

- Unity and harmony are interchangeable – Both mean
that there is a pleasing relationship among the visual
elements.
Variety, on the other hand, is the quality or state of
having different forms or types, notable use of contrast,
emphasis, difference in size and color.
UNITY AND
VARIETY