Principles

~ balance, emphasis, rhythm, unity, proportion, dominance, movement, variety, economy, elaboration and scale.

~ Proportion
  - ratio of one quantity to another

relative principle that defines the relative importance of scale, size, colour and others which between two elements of design.

 
  - proportion of height
   

  - proportion of distance

proportion emphasizes the distance of the ship

  - proportion of shapes

geometric shapes
- look more rigid

organic or natural shapes
- tend to attract attention

  - proportion of text

       

        ABCabc

     ABCabc

  - virtruvian proportion

  ~ example:

  ～ result the principles of symmetry

~ Economy

  ~ use as much as you need to communicate the message.

  ~ only contains the essential.

  ~ used to: - achieve harmony

             - create focus and direction

             - unify the design

             - precise or simplistic design

  ~ example: 

~ Rhythm

  ~ a sequence in time repeated, featured in dance: an early moving picture          demonstrates the walt.

The principle of rhythm in art refers to repeated lines, shapes, colors, textures, values and space.

rhythm and pattern

pebble path

The principle of rhythm in art refers to repeated lines, shapes, colors, textures, values and space.

principle of rhythm with the lightning bolts and the award objects.

 

Rhythm and movement through repetition and sequential placement (and perspective)

piece of art

Any typical pattern can create a rhythm. A recurrence or repetition of one or more elements within a visual format, creating harmony.

Rhythm and movement through shape and repetition and sequential placement

Rhythm through sequential placement and repetition—follow the words. (some movement)

A rhythmic water rill

The repeating fence posts create a rhythm pattern.

 This slow and fast rhythm of Samulnori is due to the Korean music principle "excitement and relaxation".

flowing rhythm

movement in repetition and rhythm