PRINCIPLES OF ART

Variety
1. Variety of elements to create visual effects.
  1. Variety adds interest and breaks with the regular repetitions.
Emphasis
1. Reforcing the main element that the autor wants the viewer to notice the most.
  1. They are areas of interest inside the artwork.
Proportion
1. Relationship between sizes
  1. Scales of sizes in differents parts of the artwork.
Gradation
1. Addition of interest and movement to an element
  1. From dark to light; from warm to cool; etc...
Harmony
1. Logical relationship between elements.
  1. All elements work together to look complete.
Rythm
1. Create harmony,interest and movement.
  1. They can be random, regular, progressive, etc...
Balance
1. The distribution of all the elements in one work.
  1. So that all the attention don't concentrates in only one spot.
Movement
1. Sense of movement and speed.
  1. Take the viewer through a path inside the artwork.
Sources:
1. http://flyeschool.com
2. www.projectarticulate.org/principles.php

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	Created by Naomi Rosales about 9 years ago