Rhythm Principle of design that repeats elements to create the illusion of movement. Rhythm can be random, regular, alternating, progressive and flowing. The proportion between two sets of dimensions. Shade Dark value of a colour made by adding black. Shape Element of art that is two-dimensional and encloses space.
Shapes are usually geometric or organic and have length and width.
Sighting Technique used in drawing to determine the proportional relationships of one part of an object to another. Simplicity Technique used to create unity by limiting the number of variations of an element. Space Space in an art work can be the area around, within or between images or elements. Space can be created on a two-dimensional surface by using such techniques as overlapping, object size, placement, colour intensity and value, detail and diagonal lines. A colour scheme based on one hue and the hues on either side of its complement on the colour wheel.