1. Masks and the Principles of Design

2. We are going to use 5 principles of
design:
• Balance
• Contrast
• Rhythm
• Texture
• Colour

3. Balance
• The distribution of elements across the
design
There are two types of balance that you need
to know:
• Symmetrical (we will focus just on this one)
• Asymmetrical

4. Symmetrical Balance
• Symmetry is achieved by placing elements in a very
even way. A line-of-symmetry can often be
identified.
Where is the line
of symmetry in
this mask?

5. Contrast
• The arrangement of opposite elements, i.e. light
and dark, rough and smooth, small and big; etc.
Where is the
contrast in this
mask?

6. Rhythm
• Rhythm in art is best described using the words
pattern and repetition. Think of it as a visual beat
Where is the
rhythm in this
mask?

7. Texture
• With 3D art is is the actual way it feels. With 2D
art it is the “visual feeling”.
Where is the
texture in this
mask?

8. Colour
• Colour is produced when light, striking an object,
is reflected back to the eye. When we talk about
colour we refer to the hue, intensity and value.
Where is the
hue, intensity and
value in this
mask?