Emphasis by Contrast (28)

Emphasis by Contrast
-helps the viewer recognize the focal point
-focal point results when on element differs from the others
-whatever interrupts the overall feeling or pattern automatically attracts the eye by the difference

-the elements that contrast with, rather than continues, the prevailing design scheme becomes the focal point
-color is an element often used to achieve emphasis by contrast
-a change in color or brightness can immediately attract attention



This image consists of all rectangular objects and one circle. The circle becomes the focal point since it is the only object in the image without any corners. The focal point is obvious in the piece.

Crystallographic Balance (27)

Crystallographic Balance
-all over pattern
-special refinement of symmetrical balance

Radial Balance (26)

Radial Balance
-all the elements radiate or circle out from a common central point
-refinement of symmetrical/asymmetrical balance, depending on whether the focus occurs in the middle or off center
-the sun is a basic example

Asymmetrical Balance (25)

Asymmetrical Balance
-balance is achieved with dissimilar objects that have equal visual weight or equal eye attraction

Ways to Achieve Asymmetrical Balance:
-value and color
-shape and texture
-position and eye direction

Symmetrical Balance (24)

Balance
-distribution of visual weight within a composition

Symmetrical Balance
-like shapes are repeated in the same positions on either side of a vertical axis
-one side becomes the mirror image of the other side





-each of these items can be divide down the middle and each side will reflect the other
-each side is even

Rhythm and Motion

Staccato
-abrupt changes with a dynamic contrast



The trailers are in a row but in order for the eye to follow it has to lift up. The trailers don't flow together.

Legato
-connecting and slowing


All the lines in this image flow together. The viewer's eye never has to lift off of the piece.

Alternating Rhythm (34)

Alternating Rhythm
-introduce a second motif
-introduce a change in the placement or content of the original motif
-change the spaces between the motifs



The individual roofs create a pattern along with the windows.