User:Andybolin/sandbox

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Elements of Principle and Design http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_elements_and_principles


 * In addition to expanding on each element I intend on adding a sample picture of each element and design principle because after all they are visual elements.***

Contents:

Introduction- The introduction is pretty solid but I intend to add citations where needed. -Add to introduction- the difference between visual elements of art and the principles of design

1. The Visual Elements of Art- the basic visual material used to create designs. -Line- the path of a point -Color- add information about color theory - add chart explaining different colors and their meanings - Shape- perceivable shapes - positive space - negative space -Texture- surface quality - different uses -Value- relative light and dark - high key -low key

2. The Principles of Design- ways to work with arranging elements -Unity- nothing distracts from the work as a whole but still contains diversity - repetition -continuation -closure -Emphasis/Focal Point- what is the "center of interest" -contrast -isolation -placement -absence of focal point -Balance- visual weight and importance -symmetrical -asymmetrical -radial -Proportion- which elements contain most or more of the frame -Scale- how large or small elements appear despite their actual size -Contrast- elements fighting for the focal point, who wins? -Movement- getting the since of motion in a still work -diagonal lines - flow between points -burred images -Rhythm/Pattern- repetition of elements that "mesmerize" the viewers eye -size patterns and variations - same elements not changed at all - variety between elements -Harmony- everything fitting together as a whole -Space- or depth that gives a linear/ 3D perspective -using color saturation to give linear perspective -using overlapping elements to give depth appeal -Gradation- slowly fading colors -also produces a linear perspective

3. Artistic Use of Design Principles -These are general guidelines not required elements -Intentional miss use of the elements -Many more elements -elements vary between teachers and artist -Adapting a few elements as your own can create your artistic style

Sources: http://www.johnlovett.com/test.htm

http://www.goshen.edu/art/ed/Compose.htm

http://www.educ.kent.edu/community/vlo/design/elements/index.html

http://www.wiu.edu/art/courses/design/elements.htm