----------------+--------------+--------------+------------+------------ Basic | Major | Minor | Resulting | Supreme elements | principles | principles | attributes | attainment ----------------+--------------+--------------+------------+------------ | | | | Line. | Repetition. | Alteration. | | Form. | | Sequence. | | | Rhythm. | | Harmony. | Light } | | Radiation. | | and } Tone. | Proportion. | Parallelism. | | Beauty. Dark. } | | Transition. | | | Balance. | | Fitness. | Color. | | Symmetry. | | Texture. | Emphasis. | Contrast. | | | | | | ----------------+--------------+--------------+------------+------------ It will be noted that repetition, rhythm, proportion, balance, and emphasis are listed as major principles. It will also be noted that harmony is classified as a resulting attribute. This will be the inevitable result if the principles of the first five are well taught. Arrangements which meet the standards of good proportion, which are well balanced and which are suited to the space in which they are arranged will be harmonious. Although color is designated as a basic element of art structure in this table and the principles of design function in the effective use of it, there are some guides of procedure in the use of those qualities of color, such as hue, value, and intensity, which should be developed to insure a real ability to select colors and combine them harmoniously. Line is also considered a basic element of art structure. Since the problems in a course in art related to the home are largely those of selection, combination, and arrangement, the consideration of line may be confined to its effect as it provides pleasing proportions, is repeated in an interesting manner, or produces desirable rhythm. The omission of the remainder of the art terms that were found to be frequently used in art books and courses of study is not as arbitrary as it seems. Through the consideration of the qualities of color it will be found that value includes the material often given under "light and dark" or "notan."