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Page 1: Elements of Design The elements of design are the seven basic building blocks of art & design. Without these building blocks the principles are meaningless

Elements of Design

The elements of design are the seven basic building blocks of art & design.

Without these building blocks the principles are meaningless. Think of them as “Legos:” parts, pieces or elements of something

bigger or whole. We use directions and rules to make something.

Page 2: Elements of Design The elements of design are the seven basic building blocks of art & design. Without these building blocks the principles are meaningless

Principles of Design

The basic rules of aesthetics that guide in the organization of elements in a work of art.

Without these directions the elements are meaningless. Think of them as “Legos Directions:” Rules or steps to utilize

many different, similar and identical elements to create a meaningful, cohesive and understandable piece of artwork.

Page 4: Elements of Design The elements of design are the seven basic building blocks of art & design. Without these building blocks the principles are meaningless

Vertical symmetry

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Horizontal symmetry

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Radial symmetry

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Asymmetrical

Draw 1 example of Asymmetry in the 1st box using shapes.

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Contrast

A large difference between elements in an artwork. Green and Red, dark and light, large and small, thin

and thick, bright and dull.

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Emphasis

Emphasis is when an artist draws attention to one or more

focal points in an artwork.

Contrast is a very effective way to create emphasis.

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Movement

The path the viewer’s eye is directed to take by the artist’s use of elements in an artwork.

M.C. Escher

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Variety

Variety is a combination of difference and change that create interest in an artwork.

Variety can create Rhythm & Pattern by repeating similar or identical elements like: colors shapes, lines, values, forms, spaces, and textures.

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Proportion

The relationship of size in artwork compared to how it would be viewed in reality.

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Unity

A sense that all of the parts belong together as one piece of artwork.

All the principles work together to create unity and therefore a successful design.

Salvador Dali Andy Warhol


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