Art Principles

Question 1

Five basic skills of perception

Answer 1

Perception of edges 
Perception of spaces 
Perception of relationships 
Perception of lights and shadows 
Perception of the whole, or gestalt

Question 2

unity

Answer 2

visual linking of elements in a work, relating elements to message helps create unity

aggressive: benefits from dominant oblique direction, rough texture, sharp angles
passive: benefits from horizontal lines, soft texture, reduced tonal contrast

Question 3

harmony

Answer 3

Brings together with similar units;
Visually satisfying effect of combining similar, related elements (analogous colors, similar shapes)

If you use wavy lines and organic shapes stay with those rather than putting in one geometric shape

Question 4

variety

Answer 4

the use of different or contrasting elements to add interest

Question 5

Balance

Answer 5

is a feeling of visual quality in shape, form, value, etc balance, symmetric or assymetric

A large shape close to the center can be balanced by a small shape close to the edge, large light tone by small dark tone