The Principles of Art

http://www.goshen.edu/art/ed/Compose.htm#principles

Principles of Art


The principles of art help artists plan their art and think about how other people will react to the artwork. The principles are balance, contrast, proportion, pattern, rhythm, emphasis, unity, and variety.
Understanding the elements and principles of art helps people talk and think about art.

To see examples of the principles of art click on the following link:

http://www.mrkolber.org/wp-docs/Principles%20%20W-examples%20Deff.pdf