Beginning Digital Photography Week 4 Dorothy Dean
Principles of Art ●
Movement
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Harmony
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Variety
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Rhythm
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Unity
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Emphasis
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Balance
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Proportion
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Pattern
Movement ●
Shows actions, or alternatively, the path the viewer's eye follows throughout an artwork
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Should flow
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Controlled by the artist
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Can be achieved by using elements of art OR by controlling shutter speed
Movement
Thomas Eakins Motion study
Vadim Stein
Harmony â—?
Harmony is achieved in a body of work by using similar elements throughout the work, and gives an uncomplicated look to a piece of artwork or sculpture.
Lynn Radeka
Variety â—?
The quality or state of having different forms or types, notable use of contrast, emphasis, difference in size and color.
Rhythm ●
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Created when one or more elements of design are used repeatedly to create a feeling of organized movement. Creates a mood like music or dancing To keep rhythm exciting and active, variety is essential
Rhythm
Hena Tayeb
Unity â—?
Unity is the feeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art, which creates a sense of completeness.
Emphasis â—?
Emphasis is where the artist makes a certain part of the artwork stand out, or catch your eye.
Bartosz Potocki
Balance ●
Arranging elements so that no one part of a work overpowers, or seems heavier than any other part.
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Deals with the visual weight of an artwork
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Three kinds ●
Symmetrical
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Asymetrical
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Radial
Symmetrical Balance
Nacho Kamenov
Asymmetrical Balance
Radial Balance
Avedon
Proportion â—?
a measurement of the size and quantity of elements within a composition
Pattern â—?
Showing consistency with colors or lines
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Indicates movement or rhythm
Alexey Bednij
Homework â—?
Pick 4 elements
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Upload one image from each element chosen