The principle of proportion underlies all other principles. The principle of proportion states that relations between parts of the same thing or between different things of the same group should be satisfying. So, proportion can be defined as the comparison of dimensions or distribution of forms and is the relationship in scale between one element and another or between a whole object and one of its parts. Differing proportions within a composition can relate to different kinds of balance or symmetry and can help establish visual weight and depth. The smaller elements seem to recede into the background while the larger elements come to the front. Show
The principle of proportion is sometimes called the "law of relationships." There are three practical problems in proportion which confront us in everyday tasks. They are- How to achieve arrangements which will hold the interest? How to make the best of given sizes and shapes? How to judge, what sizes may successfully be grouped together? For example, as depicted in fig 3.4, the appearance of the exterior of a house is to be in proportion first to the total mass, which depends on height in relation to length, then the proportion of roof, wall and foundation, finally the relationship of doors, windows and other elements organized as a whole to be as unified whole. Similarly the furniture and its arrangement to the size of the room and the grouping of various accessories used, needs to be in proportion. Be it, as simple as a flower arrangement, the proportion needs to be observed, like the size, shape and height of flower arrangement in proportion to the vase it holds, the style of arrangement, and the backgrounds. Every minor aspect needs to be thought in order to achieve beauty through proportion.
Proportions are established, whether good or bad whenever two or more things are put together. Some people have an instinct for good proportions and the combinations of proportions they make are sure to please the eye. Fortunately proportion is one that can be acquired. The best
method is to adopt a standard and then by comparing the results of experiments with that standard, one will soon arrive at the point of having a true "feeling" for fine space relationships.
Similar problems occur and the same principle of division of space is required to be applied. The most satisfying result is achieved where the dividing line or the object is placed at a point a little more than one-half and a little less than two-thirds the distance from one end or the other. Any position within the limits is potentially pleasing and there is no necessity for a stereotyped choice. Dividing a space into more than two interesting parts: There are a few possibilities by which a space can be divided into more than two parts, by means of lines or objects and such possibilities are as follows:
The interesting division of space may be used in various means of achieving beauty, as follows:
Ex: Accessories with furniture
Ex: Grouping of photos arrangements/
pictures.
Use of lines to alter proportions: The illustration of the two oblongs of same size shown in Fig.3.7 indicates the use of lines to alter their appearances. In one, a horizontal line has been drawn and in the other, a vertical line. Where the eye is carried across the rectangle, it looks shorter and wider and where it is carried up and down, the effect is that of apparently increasing the height and decreasing the width. Horizontal lines thus seem to add width and vertical line height. A house with rectangular windows will appear to be taller as compared to a house with square shaped windows. This is because the vertical lines of the rectangular windows draw the eye upward and the repetition of square shaped windows with wide arches in the other building
carry the eye horizontally. The placing of pictures and accessories may be used to emphasize height or width in a room. For example, a vertical hanging will produce an impression of height. The use of more than one rug also appears to decrease the size of the room. To increase the existing width of a room, a valance or a cornice board may be used across a group of windows and rugs may be so placed that their lines will carry the eye across the room. Knowledge and use of scale, unity and dominance is also essential in understanding proportion which are explained as follows:
What principle of design that the size of objects in relation to each other or within a larger whole?Proportion is the size of objects in relation to each other, or within a larger whole.
What is size in principles of design?SIZE – Size is simply the relationship of the area occupied by one shape to that of another. TEXTURE – Texture is the surface quality of a shape – rough, smooth, soft hard glossy etc.
Which is the principle of design is connected with the size of relationship of parts and composition to each other and the whole?Proportion - A principle of design, proportion refers to the comparative, proper, or harmonious relationship of one part to another or to the whole with respect to size, quantity, or degree; a ratio.
What is the principle that compares to size?Proportion is largely about the relationship of the size of one element when compared to another.
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