Principle of arts

Composition

Principle of arts

They include:

Balance

Proportion

Emphasis

Variety

Movement

Rhythm

Harmony

Balance: The sense of stability achieved through implied weight of an object.

There are three different types of balance: symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial.

Symmetrical balance: When one image is mirrored on the other side to repeat itself

Asymmetrical balance: When different types of elements create a visual balance.

Radial balance: The distribution of elements around a central point in all directions.

Proportion: The ratio of one art element to another. It is important to keep in mind the relationship between different elements of the composition so that the scale of your artwork always makes visual sense.

Emphasis: When one element of an artwork stands out more than another. This creates a sense of importance and is intentionally used to communicate a message or feeling. Emphasis creates variety in your artwork.

Variety: The counterweight to harmony and creates visual interest by slightly changing or using different elements together in a composition. It can be created with contrast, change, elaboration, or diversifying elements. With variety, it is important to consider how the elements are working together so that you still have harmony and unity within a composition.

Movement: The visual flow of your artwork. It's the path that you intend your viewer's eye to follow. You can create this by purposefully placing art elements in a way that creates this path.

Rhythm: is a type of movement in drawing and painting. It is seen in repeating of shapes and colors. Alternating light and dark also give a sense of rhythm.

Harmony: means all parts of the visual image relate to and complement each other.