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Proportion refers to the relative scale of the
various elements in a design. The issue is the relationship between
objects, or parts of a whole. This means that it is necessary to discuss
proportion in terms of the context or standard used to determine proportion. |
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Rhythm can be described as timed movement
through space; an easy, connected path along which the eye follows a
regular arrangement of motifs. The presence of rhythm creates
predictability and order in a composition. |
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Contrast is the juxtaposition of opposing
elements example, opposite colours on the colour wheel- red/green,
blue/orange etc. Contrast-light/dark. Contrast in
direction-horizontal/vertical, should be located at the center of interest.
Too much contrast scattered throughout a painting can destroy unity and
make a work difficult to look at. |
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Unity -
relating the design elements to the idea being expressed in a
painting reinforces the principal of unity. Example, a painting with an
active aggressive subject would work better with a dominant oblique direction,
course, rough texture, angular lines etc. Where as a quiet passive subject
would benefit from horizontal lines, soft texture and less tonal contrast. |
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Balance is a large shape close to the center
that can be balanced by a small shape close to the edge. |
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A large light toned shaped will be balanced by a
small dark toned shape (the darker the shape the heavier it appears to be.) |
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Notes