Principles and Elements of Design

A means of maintaining equal equilibrium

Refers to differences in values, colors, textures, and other elements in an artwork to achieve emphasis and interest

A series of gradual changes

A blending of elements in a pleasing way

Leads the viewer to sense action in a work or it can be the path the viewer's eye follows throughout a work

A decorative visual repetition

Concerned with the relationship of one part to another and to the whole

Concerned with repeating an element to make a work seem active or suggest vibration

The arrangement of elements and principles with media to create a feeling of completeness or wholeness

Combining one or more elements to create interest

Is derived from reflective light . the sensation of color is aroused in the brain by the response of the eyes to different wave lengths of light. a color has hue (color name), intensity (strength), and value (lightness or darkness)

A color scheme with three or more neighbor colors on the color wheel. No colors are skipped. An example of an analogous scheme is green, blue-green,blue, blue-violet, violet

Colors associated with fire such as yellow, orange, and red

Colors colors associated with water such as green, blue, and purple

Colors are opposite each other on the color wheel. They neutralize each other when mixed.