Art-ex Golden: The Elements and Principles of Design

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Elements of Design

Line

Used to imply direction, movement, and outline forms/shapes.

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Texture

Describes/shows the texture/feeling of an objects

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Shape

A enclosed two dimensional area

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Form

When a 2-D objects becomes 3 dimensional. The use of tone/shadow is included to give an object the 3-D appearance when on a flat surface.

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Color

When a specific colored spectrum is seen due to light. Color can be shown by a color wheel and has different tones/intensities. Color can be described as: bright, pastel, warm, cool, in harmony, or discordant.

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Tone/Value

Refers to the darkness/lightness of a color. Tone can be described as: dark/dull, gloomy/stark, strong, or weak.

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Intensity

The amount of brightness in a color. It can be described as:bright/radiant, strong, vivid, or weak/dull

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Principles of Design

Pattern

Involves the repetition of an objects/shape/design, witch creates rhythm. Patterns can be created in a organized way or randomly.

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Movement

Uses multiple elements to create the impression of movement.

Movement may be represented through action

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abstract, non-representational marks

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Unity

When the qualities of the whole image works together to form a sense of completeness/harmony and order. Lack of unity can be used to create disorder, incompleteness, and disharmony.

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Emphasis

When a object/certain part of a picture draws the attention of viewer.

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Balance

Uses various elements and creates a sense of order. Order can be achieved by formal or informal, symmetrical or asymmetrical, and rigid or random. Imbalance can create a sense of awkwardness/discomfort/exciting visual response.

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Contrast

Uses opposition and juxtapositions qualities that are opposite of one another. High contrast can be used to emphasize, dramatize, add variety, and surprise. Low contrast can create a soothing/harmonized/comforting image.