Elements and Principles of Design
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Elements and Principles of Design
By: Tianna Buck
Elements of Design
Color Pigmentation of an
object Used to describe the
mood of the picture and bring the viewer to a place in their mind/memory. Appeals to the viewers eyes.
Tone Brightness, deepness, or hue of a color Used to show mood/emotion, time and
place in a painting, it can also be used to emphasis certain parts of a composition, it also draws
out certain shapes Adds dimensions
Elements of Design cont.
Texture
The feel, appearance, or
consistency of a surface
that appeals to your sight
and touch senses
Used to show different
landscapes, fabrics, make
things seem more realistic.
Also emphasizes specific
features.
Shape Flat, defined area, complex
or simple shapes Used to show the
appearance of geometric objects, represents; objects, ideas, people and
places. Also adds dimensions
Principles of Design
Unity Elements of a
composition brought
together by colors,
shapes, textures,
etc.. in unison
Used to show
harmony and
completion in art,
similar colors, lines,
textures and various
other elements are
used together
Contrast Juxtaposition of different colors or textures Used to enhance brightness or clarity of a design, enhances specific parts of a composition, gives different characteristics to the painting by having opposites joined together
Principles of Design cont.Emphasis
Stress laid on a particular object, scene or space in an image
Used to show the importance of a certain object, scene or space by using color, shape, texture
Balance Stability of colors,
textures, tones, visual equality. Can be symmetrical or color balanced.
Used to show emotions and moods along with equality by using elements like colors and shapes.