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100

This element of design can be thick or thin.

Line

100

In this type of balance, the elements used on one side of the design are similar to those on the other side.

Symmetrical Balance

100

The path the viewer’s eye takes through the work of art, often to focal areas.

Rhythm or Movement

100

This type of balance refers to the arrangement that doesn't match the design although it carries the same weight.

Asymmetrical balance

100

Tint, tone, and shade are types of this element of design

Color

200

Any three dimensional object that can be measured by height, width and depth.

Form

200

The feeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art, which creates a sense of completeness

Unity

200

Area in a work of art that catches and holds the viewer's attention.

Emphasis

200

Refers to the difference between two elements in design.

Contrast

200

Lightness or darkness is best described as what element of design?

Value

300

Smoothness, roughness, softness. It can be visual or actual.

Texture

300

This principle of design is represented as the focal point among other similar images.

Emphasis

300

The use of different lines, shapes, textures, colors and other elements of design to create interest in a work of art.

Variety

300

Warm and Cool refer to ___________ to represent Color in design.

Temperature

300

Smooth, rough, silky, furry are types of this element of design

Texture

400

Lightness and darkness

Value

400

The arrangement of alternated or repeated elements.

Pattern

400

The relationship of one object to another in terms of sizes, amounts and numbers.

Proportion

400

When a variety of elements work well together.

Harmony/unity

400

This principle of design leads the eye across the page.

Rhythm or Movement

500

Negative and positive, or foreground interest showing depth

Space

500

All design pieces come together to create this.

Harmony

500

The distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture, and space

Balance

500

Refers to saturation or the amount of pigment in a color.

Intensity

500
We describe the elements of design as "tools to make art." What do they have to do with Principles of Design?

How to use the tools to make art.