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A successful painting

It is generally agreed that a successful painting consists of the following:

It is unified
It has some variety created by areas of contrast and emphasis
It is visually balanced
It guides the viewer's eye around the composition.

The principles of art are often interlaced, and one will frequently depend on the other. That means that one principle of art can influence the effect and impact of another.

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7 Principles of Art and Design

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Principles of art: Balance

The visual elements of a composition should feel balanced and stable. Imbalance causes the viewer to feel disturbed.

Understanding the elements and principles of art and design

The elements and principles of art and design are the foundation of the language we use when we speak about art.

Principles of art: Unity/variety

A painting will feel unified when all the elements fit together comfortably.

Principles of art: Rhythm

Rhythm comes from movement implied through the elements of art in an organised but varied way.

Principles of art: Movement

It moves the viewer's eye around and inside the image.

Principles of art: Contrast

Contrast is when each element of art in a composition is made stronger in relation to the other. When next to each other, contrasting elements are among the first places that the viewer's eye is drawn.

Principles of art: Pattern

A pattern is a consistent repetition of any of the elements of art or any combination of it.

Principles of art: Emphasis

It is mainly achieved through contrast.