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    Elements and Principles

    of Design

    The Building Blocks Used


    to Create a Work of Art.

    By: Lorri Doubrava


    Elements of Design
    Artist use the following tools to express
    their ideas.
    Color Value
    Lines Texture
    Shape and Form Space
    Color is the element of art that
    is derived from reflected light.
    • Color is what is
    perceived when
    different wavelengths
    of light hit the retina
    of the eye. Our brains
    interpret the reflected
    wavelengths as color.
    Lines are linear marks with many
    characteristics.

    Some Characteristics –
    • Width
    • Length
    • Movement
    • Pattern
    • Shading
    Shape - an enclosed line.

    • Although shapes may have height and width, they


    are usually flat (two-dimensional).
    • Geometric shapes include squares, circles,
    triangles, rectangles , and ovals.
    Forms are three-dimensional.
    • Characteristics –
    – Height
    – Width
    – Thickness
    • Types
    – Sphere
    – Cone
    – Cylinder
    – Cube
    Value - the lightness or darkness of
    a color.

    • Variations in
    value can create
    focal points and
    the illusion of
    depth.
    Texture is the feel of a
    surface.

    • Textures can be tactile (physical) or visual.


    • Varying patterns of light and dark areas will help
    create texture.
    Space is the area on which the
    artist works.

    • Positive space is the


    object.
    • Negative space is the
    voided area
    surrounding the
    object. • Overlapping objects gives
    the illusion of space.
    M.C. Escher is
    known for his
    drawings where
    there is no
    distinction
    between positive
    and negative
    spaces.
    Principles of Design
    • The different ways an • Balance
    artist uses the • Contrast
    elements to create a • Rhythm/Movement
    unified work of art.
    • Repetition
    • Emphasis
    • Unity
    Balance is visual weight.
    • Designers use
    balance to
    create stability
    or equilibrium
    in a work of art.
    • Balance can be
    affected by the
    size and value
    of an object.
    Symmetrical Balance

    • Symmetrical balance is achieved when all of the


    elements are of equal weight and are placed evenly
    on a page.
    Asymmetrical Balance

    • Asymmetrical balance occurs when the objects on


    each side of the design are different. Asymmetrical
    balance can be achieved by skillful use of design
    elements, including value, color, and texture.
    Radial Balance

    • Radial balance occurs when all of the


    elements radiate out from the center.
    Contrast is the variation of
    elements in a design.

    • Contrast creates
    excitement or
    interest in the
    design.
    • Contrast can be
    achieved by a
    difference in size,
    color, texture, or
    shape.
    Rhythm/Movement
    • Rhythm is the way
    your eye moves
    throughout a design or
    picture.
    • Rhythm is created by
    the repetition of
    elements.
    Rhythm/Movement

    • Repetition of lines and forms can create optical


    illusions that cause our eyes to see movement.
    Repetition
    • Repetition is the
    repeating of
    elements.
    • Add variation to
    your repetition in
    order to prevent
    monotony.
    Emphasis
    • Emphasis is
    drawing attention
    to main point.
    • All elements can
    work together to
    direct your eye to
    the focal point.
    Unity
    • Unity is
    making all of
    the elements
    and principles
    work together
    to form a work
    of art.
    Sources
    • Slide 1 -
    http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/skaalid/theory/cgdt/space.htm
    • Slide 3 - http://www.picturesof.net/_gallery/_Nature/
    • Slide 4 -
    http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/skaalid/theory/cgdt/line.htm
    • Slide 5 – Microsoft Clip Art
    • Slide 6 - http://www.vb-helper.com/Images/27balls1.gif
    • Slide 7 -
    http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/skaalid/theory/cgdt/color.htm
    • Slide 8 - http://www.kestan.com/travel/dc/dc_index.htm
    • Slide 9 -
    http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/skaalid/theory/cgdt/space.htm
    • Slide 10 -
    http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/skaalid/theory/cgdt/horse.htm
    • Slide 12 – Microsoft Clip Art
    Sources Cont.
    • Slide 13 and 14
    http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/skaalid/theory/cgdt/balance.htm
    • Slide 15 - http://www.picturesof.net/_gallery/_Plants/index6.html
    • Slide 16 - http://www.kestan.com/travel/dc/dc_index.htm
    • Slide 17 and 18
    http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/skaalid/theory/cgdt/movement.htm
    • Slide 19 and 20 - http://www.kestan.com/travel/dc/dc_index.htm
    • Slide 21 - http://members1.clubphoto.com/janet25802/9081/guest_icons.phtml

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