Principles
The wholeness of an artwork
Unity
What does it mean when a picture has 1 line of symmetry?
*one example* the design either reflects across a vertical line OR a horizontal line.
Type of balance that begins in the center and expands outward evenly around the picture
Radial Symmetry
The path or line the eye follows to look at the artwork
Movement
The subject of the artwork - the shapes and lines that compose the subject
Positive Space
Type of balance that is formal or mirrored on at least two sides - the sides reflect one another
Symmetrical Balance
Differences in values, colors, lines and other elements
Contrast
What are geometric shapes?
*one example* Shapes that are organic - often curvilinear in appearance, that are similar to those found in nature
The most important part of the work of art - the focal point or center of interest
Emphasis
The predictable repetition of lines, colors, or shapes
Pattern
The space around the positive space - the rest of the picture plane that ISN'T the main object
Negative Space
Type of balance with no symmetry
Asymmetrical Balance
The arrangement of elements on either side of a centerline: symmetry, asymmetry, radial
Balance
What are geometric shapes?
Standard shapes we learned in elementary school - any shapes based on math principles, such as a square, circle, triangle, etc.
A design principle based on repetition - not in a predictable way
Rhythm