Monday, November 24, 2014


Elements & Principles of Design:

Asymmetrical Balance
Bird’s Eye View
Curved Lines
Diagonal Lines
Emphasis
Framing
Horizon Line
Horizontal Lines
Leading Lines
Movement/Rhythm
Pattern/Repetition
Proportion/Scale
Rule of Thirds
Simplicity
Symmetrical Balance
Texture
Unity
Variety
Vertical Lines
Worm’s Eye View


Image
E/P of Design
Rational
Framing
Directs viewer's attention to what is important using objects or elements existing in the scene
Repetition and pattern
The repeated consistency of an element in a work.
Birds eye view
View from above looking down.
Rule of thirds
Taking a image and breaking it into three vertical boxes and three horizontal boxes
Symmetrical balance
One side balances or mirrors the other (separated by a vertical line)
Vertical Lines
lines that run north and south. Grandness and spirituality
Unity
All elements of a piece work together to produce a balanced, harmonious, complete whole
Asymmetrical Balance
All elements work together and produces a balanced artwork; complete whole
Leading lines
Lines that lead the eye to other points in the image (or out of the image).
Horizontal Lines
Lines that run east and west. Rest, calmness, tranquility
Diagonal Lines
Lines that run in a slanted direction. Movement and direction 
Proportion and scale
The relative size of one object in relation to another.
Texture
The appearance and feel of a surface
Curved lines
Lines that deviate from straightness in a smooth, continuous fashion. Comfort, safety, familiarity, relaxation
Movement/ Rhythm
Shows action and the path of the viewer's eyes through the artwork
Worms eye view 
View from below looking up
Emphasis
attracts attention
Variety
Differences in elements and principles of design that give in interest to a composition.
Simplicity
Singling out an item(s) from their surroundings.
Horizon Line
Emphasizing the sky or ground based on the placement of horizontal line where ground meets sky

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