the way elements like lines, shapes, or colours are arranged to create a visual beat

a style of art-making that captures the movement of the artist.

Principles of art: rhythm

Art and design

Principles of art:  scale

Principles of art: proportion

Principles of art: unity

Principles of art: variety

Principles of art: mass

Principles of art: balance

Principles of art: volume

Principles of art: perspective

Principles of art: depth

This unit expands pupils understanding of the foundations of creative practice, building on knowledge of the elements of art, to now explore more complex principles. This will deepen understanding of how artists use these principles to question the world around them and communicate their ideas.

The principles of art

The arrangement of realistic elements in a still life

Arrangement of elements creating a visual beat or tempo

Line, colour, shape, pattern and composition

Rhythm can be created through which of the following?

By using a variety of elements repetitively

How can you create rhythm in a sculpture?

Rhythm helps guide the viewer's eye across a composition instead of focusing on a single ...

Variety can be created by contrasting elements such as ...

Which technique involves placing very different things side by side?

Complete the statement: Abstract art uses elements such as lines and {{ }} to convey ideas.

Colours that are similar and blend well together.

Colours that are very different and make each other stand out

Colours that cannot be made by mixing other colours

Combination of different materials and elements to express ideas

Starter Quiz

What is variety in art?