Principles of Art

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Principles of Art

• The different ways the elements can be used in an
  artwork.

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B E V Have George Pay Roger

• Balance
• Emphasis
• Variety
• Harmony
• Gradation
• Proportion
• Rhythm

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• MUST ALWAYS INCLUDE THE ELEMENTS IN
  DISCUSSION OF A PRINCIPLE

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Balance

• Combining elements to create stability in an
  artwork.
• Symmetrical two halves of a work are identical,
  one half mirrors the other
• Asymmetrical halves are not identical, takes
  into account hue, intensity, and shape
• Radial occurs when objects are positioned
  around a central point

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Emphasis

• Combining elements to stress differences between
  elements and creates a focal point
• Franz Marc

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Variety

• Combining elements to create complicated
  relationships, achieved through diversity and
  change.

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Harmony

• Combining or repeating similar elements to create
  unity or wholeness in an artwork.

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Gradation

• Gradual changes in the elements

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Proportion

• Relationship of certain elements to the whole and
  each other (size and shape)

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Rhythm

• Repeated elements create a visual beat or tempo.

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1. Explain How are the principle of art used in
   creating works of art?
2. Identify Name and define the three types of
   balance.
3. Explain How can harmony be achieved in creating
   a work of art?
4. Recall What principle of art leads a viewer to
   sense action in a work?