The document discusses the principles of design that govern how artists organize elements in their work. It lists seven common principles: balance, variety, rhythm, movement, pattern, proportion, and emphasis. Balance can take formal, informal, or radial forms. Variety combines elements with slight changes. Rhythm uses repetition. Movement guides the eye. Pattern is repetition of colors, lines and textures. Proportion relates parts to each other and the whole. Emphasis makes elements stand out. Harmony combines similar elements. Unity combines it all for completeness.

4. Formal Balance (Symmetrical): Occurs when one half of a work mirrors or closely resembles the other half.

6. Informal Balance (Asymmetrical): Involves a balance of unlike objects or elements.

8. Radial Balance: Occurs when elements are positioned around a central point.

12. Rhythm: The repetition of an element to make a work seem active or to suggest visual vibration.

16. A two-dimensional decorative effect achieved through the repetition of colors, lines, shapes, and/or textures. Pattern:

20. Emphasis: The principle of design concerned with making an element or object in an artwork stand out.

22. Harmony: The principle of design concerned with combining similar art elements to create a pleasing appearance.

24. Unity: The combining of art elements and principles with media to create a feeling of completeness.