Asymmetrical Balance
Bird’s Eye View
Curved Lines
Diagonal Lines
Emphasis
Framing
Horizon Line
Horizontal Lines
Leading Lines
Movement/Rhythm
Pattern/Repetition
Proportion/Scale
Rule of Thirds
Simplicity
Symmetrical Balance
Texture
Unity
Variety
Vertical Lines
Worm’s Eye View
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E/P of Design
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Rational
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Framing
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Directs viewer's attention to what is important using objects or elements existing in the scene
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Pattern/Repetition
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The repeated consistency of an element in a work
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Birds eye view
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View from above looking down
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Rule of Thirds
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Compositional rule of thumb where the whole image is divided into 9 equal parts; compositional elements should be placed along these lines or intersections.
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Vertical Lines
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Lines that run north to south (grandness and spirituality)
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Unity
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All elements of a piece of work together to produce a balanced, harmonious, complete whole.
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Asymmetrical Balance
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Leading lines
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Lines that lead the eye to the other points of the image (or out of the image)
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Horizontal Lines
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Lines that run east and west (rest, calmness, and tranquility)
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Diagonal Lines
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Lines that run in a slanted direction (Movement and direction)
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Proportion/scale
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Texture
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The appearance and feel of a surface.
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Curved Lines
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Lines that deviate from straightness in a smooth, continuous fashion. -comfort, safety, familiarity.
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Movement&Rhythm
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Shows action and the path of the viewers eyes through the artwork
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Worms eye view
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View from below looking up.
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Emphasis
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Elements in the piece that are given dominance or attract attention.
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Variety
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Differences in elements and principles of design that give interest to a composition
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Simplicity
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Singling out an item(s) from their surroundings
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Used to emphasize the sky or ground based on the placement of horizontal line where ground meets sky.
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