the organization of lines, shapes, colors, and other art elements in a work of art. More often applied to 2D art--design.

the organization of visual elements in a work of art. In 2D art, referred to as composition.

the apparent "heaviness" or "lightness" of the forms arranged in a composition.

size in relation to a standard or "normal" size

size relationships between parts of a whole, or between two or more items perceived as a unit.

use of scale to indicate relative importance.

What are the principles of design?

unity and variety, balance, emphasis and subordination, scale and proportion, rhythm.

a sense of oneness, of things belonging together and making up a coherent whole.

difference, which provides interest.

having our gaze never "stuck" i one place but moves freely around the image.

forms of a composition mirror each other across a central axis, an imaginary straight line that divides the composition in half.

What are some ways you can identify an asymmetrical art form?

large form visually heavier than smaller form, dark-value heavier than light-value form, textured heavier than smooth form, complex form heavier than simple form, 2 or more small forms balancing larger form, smaller dark form balances larger light form.

our attention is drawn more to certain parts of a composition than to others

certain areas of the composition are purposefully made less visually interesting.

based in repetition, basic part of the world we find ourselves in

What are two examples of symmetrical paintings?

Reflectwo, Deer's Skull with Pedernal

What are some examples of asymmetrical balance?

Death and Life, The Zen Priest Choka, The Burning of the Houses of Parliament, A Bar at the Folies-Bergere

What are some examples of emphasis and subordination?

The Banjo Lesson, Still Life with Compotier, Pitcher, and Fruit, Executions of the Third of May

What are some examples of scale and proportion?

Plantoir, Delusions of Grandeur II, Stela of the sculptor Userwer, A royal altar to the hand, Study of Human proportions according to Vitruvius

What are some examples of rhythm?

Storm King Wave Field, Fish Nets Drying in the Sun, Landscape with Yellow Birds

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Composition	the organization of lines, shapes, colors, and other art elements in a work of art. More often applied to 2D art--design.
Design	the organization of visual elements in a work of art. In 2D art, referred to as composition.
Visual weight	the apparent "heaviness" or "lightness" of the forms arranged in a composition.
Scale	size in relation to a standard or "normal" size
Proportion	size relationships between parts of a whole, or between two or more items perceived as a unit.
Hierarchical scale	use of scale to indicate relative importance.
What are the principles of design?	unity and variety, balance, emphasis and subordination, scale and proportion, rhythm.
Unity	a sense of oneness, of things belonging together and making up a coherent whole.
Variety	difference, which provides interest.
Balance	having our gaze never "stuck" i one place but moves freely around the image.
Symmetrical balance	forms of a composition mirror each other across a central axis, an imaginary straight line that divides the composition in half.
What are some ways you can identify an asymmetrical art form?	large form visually heavier than smaller form, dark-value heavier than light-value form, textured heavier than smooth form, complex form heavier than simple form, 2 or more small forms balancing larger form, smaller dark form balances larger light form.
Emphasis	our attention is drawn more to certain parts of a composition than to others
Subordination	certain areas of the composition are purposefully made less visually interesting.
Rhythm	based in repetition, basic part of the world we find ourselves in
What are two examples of symmetrical paintings?	Reflectwo, Deer's Skull with Pedernal
What are some examples of asymmetrical balance?	Death and Life, The Zen Priest Choka, The Burning of the Houses of Parliament, A Bar at the Folies-Bergere
What are some examples of emphasis and subordination?	The Banjo Lesson, Still Life with Compotier, Pitcher, and Fruit, Executions of the Third of May
What are some examples of scale and proportion?	Plantoir, Delusions of Grandeur II, Stela of the sculptor Userwer, A royal altar to the hand, Study of Human proportions according to Vitruvius
What are some examples of rhythm?	Storm King Wave Field, Fish Nets Drying in the Sun, Landscape with Yellow Birds

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