Elements and Principles

of Design
A beautiful design is a product of
carefully plotted design elements
chosen to create a visual
presentation of the idea and the
imagination.
Design is not about pictures placed
together and arranged in a way that
creates a story. It is about creating
harmony among the elements and having
them come together in a final product.
The principle and elements of design
both carry the same weight in executing
an effective piece.
The elements of arts and principles of
design are the fundamental pieces that
make up an artwork. Most works of art
will make use of many or all the elements
and principles of art.
The elements of art are the building blocks of an
artwork: color, line, shape, form, value, texture,
and space. They are the tools artists use when
creating an artwork. The principles of design
refer to how those building blocks are arranged:
contrast, rhythm, balance, harmony, emphasis
and variety. They are the ways an artist organizes
the elements of art to create a wide range of
effects.
Choose one and draw one of the
following images. Then, create a
design based on the elements and
principles of arts given in each
item.