This document discusses the basic elements of art - line, color, form, shape, texture, and space. It then explains the principle of balance in design, which concerns achieving equilibrium between visual elements. Balance can be achieved through symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial symmetry arrangements. As a task, students are asked to design a radial symmetry wheel using the elements of color, line, and space.

2. ELEMENTS
of A R T
The basic elements of art used to
create and understand art.
1. Line – a point that kept going – the
most basic art form.
2. Color – the reflection of light off an
object.
3. Form – a three-dimensional object.
4. Shape – a two-dimensional object.
5. Texture – how an object feels.
6. Space – the area in and around
objects.

3. B A L A N C E
Principles of Design
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4. What is BALANCE?
The principle concerns the achievement of
a state of equilibrium between forces.
Balance depends upon visual weights of
the elements.

5. How to achieve BALANCE?
Symmetrical
Arrangement of forms on one side of an
imaginary central dividing line, axis or plane is
the mirror image of the other side.
Asymmetrical
The arrangement of elements in an
artwork that give it harmony.

9. Radial Symmetry
Establishes balance
around a central point,
as, for example, the hub
of a wheel, with the
design elements
radiating out like the
wheel’s spoke.

12. Task for Today
Radial Symmetry
Design
Using the
blank template,
design the wheel by
using the elements of
COLOR, LINE and
SPACE.