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| principles of design: balance |
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| the arrangement of elements in a composition to achieve visual equilibrium |
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| ways objects or elements vary in visual weight include:(6) |
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1. large objects are heavier than smaller objects with the same form, shape, color, & texture.
2. highly textured or detailed elements are heavier than plain elements.
3. dark elements are heavier than lighter elements
4. bright colors carry more weight than neutrals
5. complex shapes are heavier than simpler shapes
6. several small objects closely grouped can balance a larger object. |
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all visual compositions have a balance point or a field within which the balancing takes place.
balance is tricky in interiors |
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1.symmetrical balance - very stable and indicates formality, emphasizes either the area in the middle or the points at one or both ends of the axis.
2. asymmetrical balance: depends on equalizing the visual weights of non-similiar elements in a common field, considered informal & dynamic - it can organize a wide diversity of objects
3. radial balance: a type of symmetrical balance in which elements are arranged uniformly about a central point - focuses attention to the center of the grouping. |
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| principles of design: harmony |
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harmony in a composition is the agreement of the parts to each other and to the whole - all pieces work together to reinforce the overall design theme.
harmony seeks to achieve unity of appearance, some variety is required to prevent it from becoming dull. |
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| repetition of elements in a regular pattern - one of the most powerful design elements because it sets up a sequence of movement throughout the space. |
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| an important type of rhythm where the color or value of design elements are gradually modified as the elements repeat. |
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| design principle: emphasis and focus |
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important to understand the and enhance the hierarchies in design elements within the space.typically there are several levels of emphasis.
emphasis and focus are created by:
focus through it's physical placement, or anything that makes it stand out from its surroundings |
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| design priciple: contrast and variety |
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contrast is the juxtopisition of dissimiliar elements - creates liveliness in the harmony and unity of the space
one dramatic way of creating contrast is with lighting, but limit bright lighting to highlighting paintings, etc. because of glare |
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| principles of design: proportion |
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the relationship between one part of an object or composition and another part and to the whole.
by definition, it is relative |
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| golden ratio ( or when translated to a rectangle, the golden section) |
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| a mathematical system of proportion that is believed to be the most pleasing proportion possible, and is commonly occuring in both nature and human formed structures. |
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| a sequence of numbers beginning with 0 and 1, each successive number is the sum of the previous two. when any number is divided by the previous term, the quotient approximates the golden ratio |
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| modulor system of proportioning |
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| developed by le Corbusier, based on the golden section, but applied to the human form. |
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