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PRINCIPLES OF ART

Meaning/Definition of Principles of Art

Principles of art are rules guiding the use and arrangement of elements of art to achieve order and unity in artwork. The combination of the principles of art is essential in a work of art because it helps the artist to achieve harmony.

Examples of the principles are variety, balance, rhythm, proportion, dominance, repetition, graduation, overlapping and harmony.

HARMONY/UNITY

This is the agreement of all elements in an art composition. It suggests satisfaction in design.

Principles of Design - Principles of art - harmony/unity

VARIETY/CONTRAST

It is the art of using different element or varying the sizes of the elements of design. The objects in a design are not always of the same colour or size but are varied.

Principles of Design - Principles of art - Variety - Contrast

BALANCE

It is the equal distribution of elements like colour, shape, line, value etc to achieve a balance in design. This is the most fundamental of the principles of art.

Principles of Design - Principles of art - Balance

RHYTHM

It is a continuous repetition of elements in design which reflect a specific flow pattern.

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