Principles of Art.................................................................................
(B, I) (P, A)
Balance K 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-
Physical
Visual
Symmetry / Asymmetry
Radial Symmetry
Compositional
In Nature
Formal / Informal
(B, I) (P, A)
Emphasis (Contrast) K 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-
Identifying similarities
Identifying differences
Opposites (i.e. light / dark)
Visual differentiation (i.e. dull / bright)
Figure / ground
Emphasis / focal point(s)
With value
With color
With texture
Dominance / subordination
(B, I) (P, A)
Rhythm K 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-
Pattern
Beat
Repetition
Natural
Interdisciplinary connections (music,
dance, poetry)
Regular / irregular
Variety within visual rhythms
(flowing, alternating, harmonious)
(B, I) (P, A)
Movement K 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-
Physical
Visual
Directional eye movement
Optical illusions (Op Art)
(B, I) (P, A)
Unity / Harmony K 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-
Define
Identify through relationships of
elements
In relation to mark-making
In relation to color combinations
In relation to texture
In relation to medium
Dominance / subordination
Psychological effects