objective 3.04: apply the principles of design.. 3. balance: there are 2 types of balance:...
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Objective 3.04:Apply the principles
of design.
3. Balance:
There are 2 types of balance:
1. Symmetrical (Formal) Balance
2. Asymmetrical (Informal) Balance
Symmetrical Balance – if a space is divided in half, then both sides would
be identical.
Symmetry suggests dignity, quiet, rest, and calm.
Taj Mahal
Asymmetrical Balance - if the space is divided in half, the sides are
unmatched, but appear to be in balance.
4. Rhythm
Rhythm – a pattern that moves the eye from one area to another
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Types of Rhythm
Repetition
Gradation
Radiation
Opposition
Transition
Repetition - repeating colors, lines, forms, or textures.
Opposition – lines meeting to form right angles
Transition – curved lines leading your eye from one part to another
Radiation - lines move outward from a central point.
Gradation - gradual increase or decrease of color, size, or pattern.
House in Jigozen, Japan by Suppose Design Office
Complete: “The Principle of Rhythm”
5. Emphasis
Emphasis - the focal point that first catches the viewer’s attention
The focal point doesn’t have to be expensive.
Instead of 1 large object, you can use a collection of smaller ones.
6. Harmony
Harmony is when all the parts of a design are in agreement
There are 2 ways for designs to “agree” - through UNITY or through VARIETY.
Unity - when all the parts of a design are related by one idea.
When there is unity among design elements, the result is design
harmony.
Unity can be created by
choosing items with similar
characteristics.
Variety is combining different styles and materials together.
Variety adds interest to a design, but confusion can result if too
much is used.
Unity and variety must be combined to create harmony.
RememberPROPORTION
SCALEBALANCE
RHYTHM
EMPHASIS
Harmony