Art Principles

2. Is the distribution of visual weight in a work of art. Elements like shape may be balanced along a visual axis symmetrically or asymmetrically.
4. Refers to its visual/pictorial (illusionary/ plastic) depiction or physical (sculptural/ architectural) use. Terms such as foreground, middle ground, background, or interpenetration are useful terms for discussing it.
5. Where the use of an element is repeated. This can be a regular or an irregular repetition and if regular can form a pattern.
9. Refers to the comparative amounts or ratios of an element. This includes concepts such as the Golden Section and distortions.
10. Can be still, anticipated, kinetic, due to kinetic empathy, suggested by motion blur. Pattern, the arrangement of recurring figures/motifs and modules (3D form)
11. Differences in tone, colours, textures, shapes and other elements used to draw attention or to make dramatic parts of an artwork.

1. Refers to the comparative size of shapes or forms, use of time, volume of sound in an artwork.
3. point The artist’s application of art elements make a part or parts of the composition stand out. Artists often use implied or psychic line to draw the eye to a location on an artwork.
6. The diverse use of an element creates a more assorted and visually dynamic composition. Can be used to create slight differences or alter the rate of change
7. (Pattern) A regularly recurring motif/ shape/ figure. These can create a sense of unity, rhythm or movement in a work.
8. Refers to the similar or uniform use of an element that ties together a composition. Can create a sense of balance in an artwork.