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The '''principles of visual art'''  are the rules, tools and/or guidelines that artists use to organize the elements of art in an artwork. When successfully combined with the [[elements of art]] they aid in creating an aesthetically pleasing or interesting work of art.<ref name="sanford">[http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/study/g_art_principles.html Definition from Sanford]</ref><ref name=uen>[http://www.uen.org/u(contracted; show full)==Rhythm==
Rhythm is created when one or more elements of design are used repeatedly to 
create a feeling of organized movement. Rhythm creates a mood like music or 
dancing. To keep rhythm exciting and active, variety is essential for example when a painting may have smooth and soft texture repeating then it is a soft and smooth rhythm.

==Unity==
Unity is the feeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art, which creates 
a sense of completeness. 
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==Emphasis==
Emphasis is where the artist makes a certain part of the artwork stand out, or catch your eye. <ref name=uen/>

==Balance==
[[File:Artistic balance.png|thumb|(l-r) symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial balance]]
(contracted; show full)Pattern is showing consistency with colors or lines. Putting a red spiral at the bottom left and top right for example, will cause the eye to move from one spiral, to the other, and everything in between. It is indicating movement by the repetition of elements. Rhythm can make an artwork seem active.<ref name=uen/>

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[[Category:Artistic techniques]]
[[Category:Aesthetics]]
[[Category:Principles]]