ABSTRACT
In the previous chapters, we discussed the elements of design ,
along with the need for a vocabulary that allows us to explore,
work with, and talk about the foundational visual components
that are inherent in all visual art. Without this vocabulary, and
an understanding of the elements of design, it can be challenging
to create and evaluate artwork of various kinds in an effective
and compelling manner. The elements of design are the building
blocks of art. They are the basic components and materials the
artist works with. You can think of them as the wood, paint,
paper, and other supplies that are at the artist’s disposal when
creating a work of art. The principles of design are the tools
that the artist uses to manipulate these materials. They are the
hammers, saws, paintbrushes, and rulers with which a designer
shapes the elements into an evocative form. In the following
chapters, we will examine the principles of design, and how they
are used to shape the elements to create a design.
