A work of art process balance when its visual or actual weight
or color masses are distributed in such a way that they achieve
harmony. Asymmetrical balance is achieved when nonequivalent forms,
color, or other elements balance one another.
The world would be a
meaningless jumble of sights and sounds were it not for the regular
repetition of sensory impressions. Natural rhythms, or orderly
progressions, regulate events ranging from the orbits of the planets to
the unfolding of the genetic code into flesh and blood.
The pattern of
an art work is the arrangement of shapes within it, the design of its
parts or elements. Beyond that, pattern usually refers to a highly
decorative and repetitive motif.
Although the above principles
provides us guideline to design our works, this is not to say that all
artists should try to apply these principles. Some artists create
stimulating works by purposefully violating them. Still others work
without awareness of the names of these principles or their historical
applications.
The above thumbnail of my silk painting was done after my
dream of cats one night. It came out spontaneously without any
principles applied. However, I like it because it prevails the feeling I
had about the cats in my dream at that time. Click on it in order
to see a full size of picture.
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