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CORE Principles – Art and Design

What's in This Guide?

This guide serves as a mini-textbook of design principles for first-year students. 

Navigate the tabs on the left to find:

  • Human Perception
  • Color and Value
  • Line
  • Shape and Form
  • Pattern and Texture
  • Space and Composition
  • Time and Motion
  • Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
  • Get Help From a Librarian  

Introduction to Art: Design, Context, and Meaning is an open-access textbook from the University System of Georgia covering basic art concepts. An excellent reference source! Information about design principles start on page 48. 

Elements of Art is another recommended Open Educational Resource on art concepts.