Look carefully at the painting below, Paul Helleu Sketching With His Wife, by John Singer Sargent, 1889, oil on canvas, 26″ x 32″

Really look at this image. Think initially about the visual elements and how they may be used to support the seven principles of design in this work. State where you see evidence of the principles, but also observing how they are used by the artist in this particular painting.

Unity-Variety

Balance

Emphasis-Subordination

Directional Forces

Contrast

Repetition-Rhythm

Scale-Proportion

For instance, where do you see elements that contribute to the overall balance of the painting? Is the balance symmetrical or asymmetrical? Why? How is it shown?

Try to use at least ten or more terms (10 points) in your assessment in order to display what you’ve learned so far.