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Elements and Principles of Design
Line-the linear marks made with a pen or brush or the edge created when 2 shapes meet
Shape-is a self contained defined area of geometric or organic form
Direction-all lines have direction-horizantal, vertical, or oblique
Size-is simply the relationship of the area occupied by one shape to that of another
Texture-is the surface quality of a shape-rough,smooth,soft hard glossy etc.
Color-also known as hue(visual perpetual property)
Value-lightness or darkness of a color
Balance-in design is similar to balance in physics
Gradation-is size and direction produce linear perspective
Repetition-the same image repeated over and over agin
Contrast-is the juxtaposition of opposing elements
Harmony-is the visually satisfying effect of combining similar, related elements
Dominance-gives a painting interest, counteracting confusion and monotony
Unity-relating the design elements to the idea being expressed in a painting reinforces that principle of unity
Shape-is a self contained defined area of geometric or organic form
Direction-all lines have direction-horizantal, vertical, or oblique
Size-is simply the relationship of the area occupied by one shape to that of another
Texture-is the surface quality of a shape-rough,smooth,soft hard glossy etc.
Color-also known as hue(visual perpetual property)
Value-lightness or darkness of a color
Balance-in design is similar to balance in physics
Gradation-is size and direction produce linear perspective
Repetition-the same image repeated over and over agin
Contrast-is the juxtaposition of opposing elements
Harmony-is the visually satisfying effect of combining similar, related elements
Dominance-gives a painting interest, counteracting confusion and monotony
Unity-relating the design elements to the idea being expressed in a painting reinforces that principle of unity
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