Question

the principles of design
the principles of design are concepts used to organize or arrange the elements of art. they describe the way
that artists use the elements of art in a work of art. the way in which these principles are applied affects the
expressive content of the message of the work.
the principles are:
balance
proportion
emphasis
repetition
rhythm
unity
movement
below are a few examples of principles of design, which are illustrated in works of art from the getty museums
collection. artists use a combination of elements of art (line, value, shape, form, space, texture, color) and principles
of design when they create art.
directions: as you look at these pictures identify at least two (2) elements of art in each artwork.
balance
balance is the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, textures, and space. if the design was a scale,
these elements should be balanced to make a design feel stable.
symmetrical balance conveys a sense of stability. in this example, a single
large figure in the center is flanked by a smaller figure on either side. the
shape of the artwork itself is also symmetrical - a vertical line bisecting the
image would create two equal halves that are mirror images of one another.
madonna, saint thomas aquinas, and saint paul, bernardo daddi, about 1330
elements
1.
2.
asymmetrical balance often conveys a sense of movement since the
elements of the composition are unbalanced. in this example, the artist used
organic forms to create a composition that mimics the movement of vines
growing in an unordered fashion around the clock face.
wall clock, french, 1735 - 1740
elements
1.
2.
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Explanation:

For the first artwork "Madonna, Saint Thomas Aquinas, and Saint Paul, Bernardo Daddi, about 1330" which shows symmetrical balance:

• Shape: The overall shape of the artwork is symmetrical with a central figure flanked by smaller ones.
• Space: There is a balanced use of space around the central figure and the side - figures.

For the second artwork "Wall Clock, French, 1735 - 1740" which shows asymmetrical balance:

• Organic form: The use of organic forms to mimic vine movement.
• Texture: The texture created by the organic forms gives a sense of movement and imbalance.

Answer:

For "Madonna, Saint Thomas Aquinas, and Saint Paul":

1. Shape
2. Space

For "Wall Clock":

1. Organic form
2. Texture