3.

PRINCIPLES OF BALANCE

 It refers to the symmetry of

opposing visual forces. It is
created in a work of art when
colors, forms, shapes, or textures
are combined harmoniously .
 A. SYMMETRICAL
BALANCE: “ORIENTAL
POPPIES” by Georga
O’keeffe; c.1928

 Imagine dividing the

image into two equal
parts
 Symmetrical balance
happens when
elements on both
sides of a central line
appear to be equal.
B. ASSYMETRY: “A SUDNAY
AFTERNOON ON THE
ISLAND OF LA GRAND
JATTE” by George Seurat;
c.1884

 Imagine dividing the

image into equal parts.
 In asymmetrical
balance, the two sides
are not identical, but
differ from one another.
However, the elements
are arranged so that
there is a sense of
BALANCE.
4.PRINCIPLE OF THE MOVEMENT

 It is the way the eyes moves

throughout the work of art. An
artist creates visual movement
to drive the eye to the focal
point of the artwork
.
 ACTIVITY!

 What aspects
of the painting
showcased the
principle of the
movement?
STARRY NIGHT by Vincent Van Gogh;
c. 1889
STARRY NIGHT by Vincent Van Gogh;
c. 1889
5. PRINCIPLE OF EMPHASIS

 It refers to the need for an artist to create

a focal point within an artwork.
 Focal point pertains to the center of
attention within a painting. When you
first saw the painting , where was your
eyesight automatically directed?
 ACTIVITY!

 What aspects
of the painting
showcased the
principle of
emphasis?
COMPOSITION NUMBER VIII by Vassily
Kandinsky; c.1923
COMPOSITION NUMBER VIII by Vassily
Kandinsky; c.1923
6. PRINCIPLE OF PROPORTION

 This principle is created when

different sizes of the elements in
artwork combined harmoniously.
 ACTIVITY!

 What aspects
of the sculpture
showcases the
principle of
proportion?
THREE MEN WALKING by ALBERTO
GIACOMETTI; c. 1949
THREE MEN WALKING by ALBERTO
GIACOMETTI; c. 1949

VITRUVIAN
MAN BY
LEONARDO DA
VINCI
7. PRINCIPLE OF RHYTHM

 Refers to continuous flow, or

a feeling of movement
achieved by the repetition of
regulated visual information.
 ACTIVITY!

 What aspects
of the painting
showcased the
principle of
rhythm?
THREE FLGAS by Jasper Johns; c. 1958
THREE FLAGS by Jasper Johns; c. 1958
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