Begin on page 274 and outline these terms. Remember to leave extra space

between each one.

1. Proportion

2. Scale

3. Balance

4. Rhythm

5. Emphasis

6. Harmony (p.282)

Objective 3.04:Apply the principles

of design.

6 Principles of Design:

1. Proportion

2. Scale

3. Balance

4. Rhythm

5. Emphasis

6. Harmony

1. Proportion – the size relationships within an object or

design.

Serval – African Wild Cat

Christopher Guy Chair

General Rules of Proportions:

• Rectangles are generally more pleasing than squares.

• Unequal divisions of space are more appealing than equal divisions.

• Proportions are expressed as ratios.

The Golden Rectangle/Section

• Has sides in a ratio of 2:3

• The short sides are 2/3 the length of the long sides

• Most people study the shapes and sizes of objects and can tell by look if something “fits”.

An easy way to approximate a golden section/rectangle is by using this

pattern of numbers:

1,2,3,5,8,13,21

A rectangle with dimensions based on two consecutive numbers in this sequence (ex. 3:5) will be close to the shape of a golden section/rectangle.

2. Scale

Scale - how the size of an object relates to people and to other

objects

Scale - how the size of an object relates to people and to other

objects

Dining room table 36” wide X 78” long. Seats 6-8.

Biltmore Banquet Hall seats 66.

It is important to use the human figure in evaluating a room’s scale.

Complete: “Golden Guidelines”