Quiz 1 - Gestalt Principles, Patterns and Organizations, Principles of Art

Symmetry and Order

People tend to perceive objects as symmetrical shapes that form around their center.

Proximity

Objects close to each other are perceived as a group

Similarity

Objects that look alike are seen as part of the same group.

Common Regions

Elements within the same boundary are grouped together.

Simplicity (Pragnanz)

The mind perceives complex images in the simplest form possible.

Closure

The brain fills in missing parts to see a complete shape.

FIgure/Ground

The mind separates objects (figure) from their background (ground).

Uniform Connectedness

Elements that are visually linked are seen as a unit

Continuation

The eye follows smooth, continuous paths.

Synchrony (Common Fate)

Elements moving or changing together are perceived as a group.

Parallelism

Parallel lines or shapes are seen as related.

Focal Points

The eye is drawn to the most prominent element in a design.

Past Experiences

Perception is influenced by prior knowledge and experiences.

Axis

A central line organizes elements along its path.

Symmetry

Balanced elements create harmony and order.

Hierarchy

Visual importance is established through size, contrast, or placement.

Rhythm

Repetition of elements creates movement and flow.

Datum

A reference line or plane organizes a design.

Transformation

Elements change progressively while maintaining a connection

Centralized

Elements are arranged around a dominant central space or object.

Linear

Spaces or elements are organized along a straight or curved line.

Radial

Elements radiate outward from a central point.

Clustered

Grouped elements form a composition based on proximity and similarity.

Grid

A structured framework of intersecting lines organizes elements.

Human Order

Composition, planned intent

Emergent

Growth and decay, accumulation or dispersion, results from process over time

Meander

a winding curve, usually of a river or road