Principles of Design How did artists use the principles of design in this artwork? Contrast - difference between light and dark elements Emphasis - making the focal point stand out through use of size, color or value. Repetition - repeating elements in an artwork Balance - visual weight of the artwork - symmetry or asymmetry Unity - using the same element to create harmony - color schemes or shapes Proportion - Size of the parts of an artwork. Are the sizes accurate? Movement - how your eye moves across the artwork. What do you look at 1st, 2nd and 3rd? How does the artist guide your eye through your artwork?
