Elements And Principles
of Design (Highlighted) and related terms.
- Space: Depth/ Horizontal/ Vertical
- Foreground, Middle Ground, Background
- Positive Space/ Negative Space
- Juxtaposition of Size
- Shape/
Geometric/ Structure
- Form/
Mass/ Volume/Weight
- Texture
- Rhythm/ Repetition
- Unity / Order.
- Contrast
- Tones (Darks/ Lights/ Midtones.)
- Colors (Hues) Warm, Cool, Neutral, Complimentary Saturation. Monochromatic
- Light Source, Natural Light,
- Shadows, Cast Shadows
- Atmosphere
- Movement/ Motion/ Energy/ Dynamic/ Direction/ Leading
- Still/ Static
- Perspective, Viewpoint
Don’t use “Good” instead:
- Resolved
- Successful
- Area of Strength
- Element that Works Well
- Intentional
- Significant
- Area of Interest
- Draws our Attention
- Comes together
| - Simplicity
- Rule of Thirds
- Lines/ Leading Lines/ Implied Lines
- Symmetrical/ Asymmetrical Balance
- Framing
- Mergers
Other Art Terms - Audience,
- Focal Point
- Subject matter. Main Subject
- In Focus/ Out of Focus/ Clear
- Cropping
- Evocative, Meaningful
- Personal
- Abstract vs Concrete
- Symbolic/ Metaphorical
- Formal/ Contrived/ Staged
- Informal/ Spontaneous/ Natural/ Flowing
Don’t use “Bad” instead: - Unresolved
- Area that Struggles
- Doesn’t work well
- Poses an Issue
- Unintentional
- Confusing
- Needs Attention
- Needs consideration
- Out of place
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