Calender '11

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I like the different colors that made it unique. I also liked the creativity put into the background.

Elements and Principles of design

LINE
Line can be considered in two ways. The linear marks made with a pen or brush or the edge created when two shapes meet.

SHAPE
A shape is a self contained defined area of geometric or organic form. A positive shape in a painting automatically creates a negative shape.

DIRECTION
All lines have direction - Horizontal, Vertical or Oblique. Horizontal suggests calmness, stability and tranquillity. Vertical gives a feeling of balance, formality and alertness. Oblique suggests movement and action

SIZE
Size is simply the relationship of the area occupied by one shape to that of another.

TEXTURE
Texture is the surface quality of a shape - rough, smooth, soft hard glossy etc. Texture can be physical (tactile) or visual.

COLOUR
Also called Hue

VALUE
Value is the lightness or darkness of a colour. Value is also called Tone

BALANCEBalance in design is similar to balance in physics

GRADATIONGradation of size and direction produce linear perspective.

REPETITIONRepetition with variation is interesting, without variation repetition can become monotonous.

CONTRASTContrast is the juxtaposition of opposing elements eg. opposite colours on the colour wheel

HARMONY
Harmony in painting is the visually satisfying effect of combining similar, related elements.

DOMINANCE
Dominance gives a painting interest, counteracting confusion and monotony. Dominance can be applied to one or more of the elements to give emphasis

UNITY
Relating the design elements to the the idea being expressed in a painting reinforces the principal of unity.

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