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Principles of Art

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The Principles of Art (8)   Rhythm, Movement, Balance, Proportion, Contrast/Variety, Emphasis, Harmony, Unity  
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Definition of Principles of Art   The rules that govern the way that we use the Elements.  
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Rhythm   The Principle of are that indicates movement by the repetition of elements.  
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Motif   a unit that is repeated in visual rhythm. Units in a motif may or may not be an exact duplicate of the first unit.  
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Movement   Principle of Art used to create the look and feeling of action and to guide the viewer's eyes throughout the work of art.  
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Dynamism   Creating a blurred effect on objects to show movement  
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Balance   The Principle of art concerned with equalizing the visual elements in a work of Art.  
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Radial Balance   a balance based on a circle, with features radiating from a central axis (point).  
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Symmetrical Balance   a balance in which both sides of a composition are identical or reflective.  
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Asymmetrical Balance   a balance in which two sides are not visually identical, but hold the same visual weight.  
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Proportion   relationships in size between objects or between the parts of a single object.  
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Scale   size as measures against a standard reference. Can refer to an entire work of art or to elements within it.  
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Contrast/Variety   The noticeable differences between elements within a composition.  
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Emphasis   Refers to developing points of interest to direct the viewer's eyes to the most important parts of the composition; creating a focal point for the viewer.  
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Techniques for creating emphasis   Contrasting element, Isolation, Location- try to avoid direct center., Convergence, The Unusual  
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Harmony   Refers to the different elements of Art working together to create order.  
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Unity   Gives a feeling of cohesion or oneness.  
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Composition   Arrangement  
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