Proportion is involved in determining the basic form of the artwork, and brings out the balance, scale, and tension of the piece. Repetition and rhythm incorporate transitions to give flow to an artwork, such as the artwork to the left.
Proportion sets the standard for all other principles of order.
Some artists emphasize the principle of economy into their work, to create stark, simple, geometric shapes. These artists, called Minimalists, create shapes with no emotion or symbolism. They create large works to emphasize the principle of economy, as seen above. Left, Donald Judd, Untitled, 1978. Above, Beverly Pepper, Ventaglio, 1967.