artprinciples
nounUK /ˈɑːt ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
US /ˈɑrt ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
The basic rules artists use to make their art look good.
We learned about the art principles of balance and color in class today.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The main ideas that guide how a piece of art is planned and made.
The art principles helped her decide where to put each shape.
3. The standards artists follow to judge whether a picture or sculpture works well.
The judges used art principles to pick the winning painting.
4. The basic building blocks of good design, like line, shape, and color.
He used art principles to make his poster easy to read.