elements and principles of design
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Prelim In
Humanities
Submitted By: Rameses A. Francia BSIT-III
Submitted To: Mr.Elex Gumban Instructor
Elements & Principles of Design
The ELEMENTS of art
The ELEMENTS of art: Line
A dot that movesdefines space, contours and outlines or suggests mass and volume. Straight, curved, vertical, horizontal, jagged,
dotted
The ELEMENTS of art: ShapeAn enclosed space defined by other art
elements such as line, color and texture. Shape is a two-dimensional
May be geometric or organic
Positive Shapes &
Negative Shapes
Positive ShapesSolid forms in a design such as a bowl of fruit.
In a sculpture it is the solid form of the sculpture.
Negative ShapesIn a drawing it is the space around the positive shape
The shape around the bowl of fruit In sculpture it is the empty shape around and between the sculptures.
The ELEMENTS of art: Form
Appears 3-dimensional (3D) such as a cube, sphere, pyramid or cylinder.
form is three-dimensional. Form can also be geometric or organic.
The ELEMENTS of art: ColorComplementary ,Cool, Warm Color Schemes
The ELEMENTS of art: ValueRefers to the light and dark areas of an art
work
Value creates depth within a picture making an
object look three dimensional (3D) with highlights and cast shadows.
Categories of Value• Tint
• Shade
• Value Scale
Adding white to create lighter values such as light
blue or pink.
Categories of Value : Tint
Adding black to create dark values such as dark
blue or dark red.
Categories of Value : Shade
A scale that shows the gradual change in value from its lightest value,
white to its darkest value black.
Categories of Value : Value Scale
The ELEMENTS of art: TextureThe surface quality of an artwork
usually perceived through the sense of touch. Texture may also be implied.
SURFACE is polished marble, simulated texture of flesh and fabric
The ELEMENTS of art: Space The distance around, between,
above, below, and within an object. positive and negative
space.
The PRINCIPLES of design
The PRINCIPLES of design: BalanceEqual distribution of VISUAL
weight on either side of a composition’s center
Used to create a sense of stability - can be asymmetrical or
symmetrical or radial
The PRINCIPLES of design: Movement
Combines elements in an art work to create the illusion of action
The PRINCIPLES of design: Rhythm
Repeats elements in an art work to create a
visual tempo
The PRINCIPLES of design: ContrastCombining elements to
point out their differences
The PRINCIPLES of design: Emphasis
FOCUS in an artwork
Edward HopperAmerican, 1882-1967
The PRINCIPLES of design: Repetition
Repetition of elements or combinations of elements
in a recognizable organization.
The PRINCIPLES of design: Unity
Total visual effect achieved by blending the elements and principles
of design
Sources
• https://teachers.dvusd.org/dvms/crews/ep/E_p_Design4.html
• www.incredibleart.org