1.

Principle of Design

_____Rhythm______________

Justification:
The upper arches repeat and the lower arches are even.

Element of Design

__Texture__

Justification:

The stone walls are smooth. The protruding forms and arches have a
rough, handmade aesthetic.

2.

Principle of Design

_______Balance____________

Justification:
It is vertically symmetrical.

Element of Design

_______Line______

Justification:

From a front view, the columns, windows, and walls produce vertical lines.
The dome produces curved line.

3.

Principle of Design

__Proportion and Scale__

Justification:

The clock tower is significantly higher than the brick building.

Element of Design

______Color_______

Justification:

The clock tower is white black trim, while the brick building has a dark
burgundy color with a tan trim.

4.

Principle of Design

____Movement______

Justification:

Gives the appearance that everything would cascade down the sloped
side.

Element of Design

__Form and Shape___

Justification:
The base appears to be circular, but the building itself has no identifiable
shape.

City Hall and London Bridge

5.

Principle of Design

____Emphasis______

Justification:
The painting is on a dome, drawing attention to itself and maintaining
interest.

Element of Design

___Colors_____

Justification:
The mostly cool colors give a sense of calm and unity amongst those in the
painting.

6.

Principle of Design

____Emphasis______

Justification:
Majority of the exterior is glass, and here you have this blue wall for
seemingly no purpose.

Element of Design

____Value______

Justification:
The glass is lighter, paler blue while the wall is a darker shade.

7.

Principle of Design

_____Unity______

Justification:
The driveway/walkway and roofing consist of similar texture and color.

Element of Design

___Color________

Justification:

The driveway and roofing share similar colors. The structure and
surrounding landscape have a warm presence.

8.

Principle of Design

_____Rhythm_______

Justification:

The arch construction creates a pattern of arches needed for long distance
travel.

Element of Design

____Texture_______

Justification:

The entire structure is constructed of stone, giving it a slightly rough

texture.

Roman aqueduct

9.

Principle of Design

_____Balance/Emphasis_____

Justification:
The columns and ceiling have the same aesthetic and repetition, while the
golden wall of paintings draws attention to itself, but doesnt seem out of
place due to the light use of yellow in the ceiling.

Element of Design

____Space____

Justification:

Having the large space of just walking room helps give off the large and
grand feeling of the golden wall and those on it.

10.

Principle of Design

____Contrast______

Justification:

The colors of the homes make each look different from the rest.

Element of Design

____Color_______

Justification:

By giving each house a different color with white as a secondary, each

home looks unique while still being uniform.

Conclusion
1.
In what way do certain elements or principles identify the time
period in which a structure was created?
Through the many periods of revolution and thought, new artistic visions
were created. Great artists, engineers, and architects of each period left
their mark on others rising, creating a cultural use of certain elements or
principles.

2.

What factors might account for an incorrect identification?

Angle of photo, not having the full picture, having other objects in visual
range, camera filters, colors used.

3.
Describe an example of a way that design principles and elements
could impact the function of a building.
In Churches, engraved walls and other designs are usually placed behind
the pastor, drawing attention to them.