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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.[1][2] Some principles of art that have been identified are movement, unity, harmony, variety, balance, rhythm, emphasis, contrast, proportion, and pattern. This list may vary, according to the art educator, but encompasses the generally accepted principles. Rhythm and pattern are often combined in art education.

Techniques such as scale and proportion can be used to create an effect of movement in a visual artwork. For instance, an element that is further into the background is smaller in scale and lighter in value. The same element repeated in different places within the same image can also demonstrate the passing of time or movement.[3]

==Harmony==
Harmony is achieved in a physical body of work by using small similar particles throughout the course, and gives a complicated look to a piece of work or drawing.

Colour harmony or [[colour theory]] is also considered a principle through the application of the design [[Elements of art#Colour|element of colour]].

==Variety==
Variety  is the quality or state of having different forms or types, notable use of contrast, emphasis, or difference in size.

==Rhythm==
Rhythm is created when one or more elements ofin a 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 it, then creates 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. <ref name=uen/>

(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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