Principles of

arts
 BALANCE
refers to the distribution of the
visual elements in view of their
placement in relation to each
other.
 SYMMETRICAL
elements used on one side are reflected
to the other side.
 ASYMMETRICAL
the elements are not the same or the
same weight on each other side, putting
heaviness on one side
 RADIAL
there is a central point in the composition around
which elements and objects are distributed
 SCALE
pertains to the size in relation to what is normal for the
figure or object in question
 PROPORTION
the size of the components or of objects in relation to one
another when taken as a composition or a unit.
the size of the components or of objects in relation to one another when taken as a
composition or a unit.
a.natural- refers to the realistic size of the visual elements in the artwork especially
for figurative artworks.
b. exaggerated- refers to the unusual size relation to the visual elements
deliberately exaggerating the immensity or minuteness of an object
c. idealized- most common to those that follow canons of perfections the size
relation of elements or object, which achieve the most ideal size relation.
 NATURAL
refers to the realistic size of the visual elements in the
artwork especially for figurative artworks.
 EXAGGERATED
refers to the unusual size relation to the visual elements deliberately
exaggerating the immensity or minuteness of an object
 EMPHASIS
allows the attention of the viewer ti a focal points accentuating or drawing
attention to these elements or objects
 CONTRAST
is the disparity between the elements that figure into the composition.
 UNITY
Unless intended to be otherwise, composition are intended to imbue a
sense if accord or completeness from the artwork.
 VARIETY
on the other hand, us the principle that aims to refrain the interest by
allowing patches or areas that both excite and allows the eye to rest.
 HARMONY
related to the principle unity and variety in which the element or object
achieve a sense of flow and interconnectedness.
 MOVEMENTS
• direction of the viewing eye as it goes through the art work often guided by areas as
elements that are emphasized
• these focal points can be lines, edges, shape, and colors within the work of art.
 RHYTHM
this is created when element is repeated, creating implied movement.
Variety of repetition helps invigorate rhythm as depicted in the work
 REPETITION AND PATTERN
Repetition- lines, shapes, colors and other Pattern- the image created out of repetition
elements may appear in an art work in an is called pattern
recurring manner