This is my sandbox
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