The elements and principles of design are the building blocks used to create a work of art.
The elements of design can be thought of as the things that make up a painting, drawing, design etc.
All paintings will contain most of if not all, the seven elements of design.
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THE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN
COLOUR
there are a variety of colours ranging from , red , black yellow , purple , and blue and the background of white .
there are a variety of colours ranging from , red , black yellow , purple , and blue and the background of white .
VALUE
Value is the lightness or darkness of a colour. Value is also called Tone
Value is the lightness or darkness of a colour. Value is also called Tone
THE PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
REPETITION
Repetition with variation is interesting, without variation repetition can become monotonous.
Repetition with variation is interesting, without variation repetition can become monotonous.
CONTRAST
Contrast is the juxtaposition of opposing elements
Contrast in tone or value - light / dark. Contrast in direction - horizontal / vertical.
The major contrast in a painting should be located at the center of interest.
Contrast is the juxtaposition of opposing elements
Contrast in tone or value - light / dark. Contrast in direction - horizontal / vertical.
The major contrast in a painting should be located at the center of interest.
HARMONY
Harmony in painting is the visually satisfying effect of combining similar, related elements. eg.adjacent colours on the colour wheel, similar shapes etc.
Harmony in painting is the visually satisfying effect of combining similar, related elements. eg.adjacent colours on the colour wheel, similar shapes etc.
UNITY
Relating the design elements to the the idea being expressed in a painting reinforces the principal of unity
Relating the design elements to the the idea being expressed in a painting reinforces the principal of unity
Unity in a painting also refers to the visual linking of various elements of the work.
