Principles of art

Harmony in art and design is the visually satisfying effect of combining similar, related
elements. For instance: adjacent colors on the color wheel, similar shapes.

Balance in art refers to the sense of distribution of perceived visual weights that offset one
another. We feel more comfortable--and therefore find it more pleasing--when the parts of
an artwork seem tobalance each other.

Dominance in art is the clear prevalence of a single element in the overall design. First,
though, a quick primer on what is an element in art. An element, often called a design
element, is a characteristic or trait. Some main elements of design are: Value (light to dark)
Variety is the principle of art that adds interest to anartwork. Variety works through
juxtaposition and contrast. When an artist places different visual elements next to one
another, he/she is using variety.

Movement is a tendency or style in art with a specific common philosophy or goal, followed by a
group of artists during a restricted period of time, or, at least, with the heyday of the movement
defined within a number of years

Rhythm is a little of both pattern and repetition, yet therhythm can vary. The slight
differences in a pattern create rhythm and the repetition of elements of artcreate rhythm.
The rhythm of a piece of art can be controlled by everything from color and value to line
and shape.