Design Principles

Asymmetrical balance is when the painting has various elements in it making it look like it is balanced. When the painting is split in the middle it is not equal on either side.  One side levels out the other through the visual and referential weight around a center of gravity. An artist creates asymmetrical balance with colors and forms that when looking at the picture makes it look balanced. In the painting the yellow and blue color balances out the pale colors of walls and the river. The cross ways of the wall and floor is risen by the heads of the two women. 

Art can be unified in many ways. Unity is having so much come together to make one whole thing. In art a repetition of similar shapes and colors unify the work which gives a sense of diversity. This painting by Pieter De Hooch from the 17th century shows unity through repetition and variety. He uses colors like yellow red and brown which balances out the room and bring the whole painting together. The paintings and the tiles on the floor also shows unity throughout the painting.

Scale is the size relation of one thing to another. According to the lecture, scale is the most important decision that an artist makes when planning a work of art. Scale changes the way people see and feel about the art. Ron Mueck has created this interesting piece of art called "In Bed." it portrays a sense of realism that emplifies the believability of  the work.