Unity and Emphasis

Abstract - A visual representation that may have little resemblance to the real world. Abstraction can occur through a process of simplification or distortion in an attempt to communicate an essential aspect of a form or concept

http://7-themes.com/data_images/out/58/6968055-abstract-cat-art.jpg

 The colors and patterns in the cat's fur are very complex and unrealistic.

Continuation - A visual representation that may have little resemblance to the real world. Abstraction can occur through a process of simplification or distortion in an attempt to communicate an essential aspect of a form or concept

http://cdn1.theinertia.com/wp-content/gallery/rich-morrison-2/rqm4.jpg

 The color and shapes of the water make it look as if the surfer could continue off the canvas.

Contrast - refers to the arrangement of opposite elements (light vs. dark colors, rough vs. smooth textures, large vs. small shapes, etc.) in a piece so as to create visual interest, excitement and drama

http://weareraster.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/apples-contrast.jpg

 The red apple stands out from its complimentary color of the green apples.

Emphasizing whole over parts – The whole of the piece is more of a focal point then its individual parts

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a9/c9/fa/a9c9fac9d92b2ac7d3cc931c261160e5.jpg

 The set of eyes seen in the picture are created from various smaller pictures of eyes.

Figurative - any form of art that clearly represents an image from the real world

http://dailyartcocktail.com/images/2010/12/figurative-paintings/figurative-paintings-14.jpg

 The man and woman are very uniform of their real life counter parts.

Gestalt - A visual representation that may have little resemblance to the real world. Abstraction can occur through a process of simplification or distortion in an attempt to communicate an essential aspect of a form or concept

http://zupi.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Gestalt..jpg

 The picture shows a skull but the skull is made of  a set of astronauts and the earth.

Grid - A visual representation that may have little resemblance to the real world. Abstraction can occur through a process of simplification or distortion in an attempt to communicate an essential aspect of a form or concept

http://orig05.deviantart.net/a686/f/2011/295/6/a/gir_pixel_art_grid_by_hama_girl-d4dm8nj.png

 The pixellated picture of Gir is made with a grid pattern.

Isolation - An item that stands apart from its surroundings

http://img13.deviantart.net/a00d/i/2012/312/0/a/isolation_by_lordnetsua-d5kci61.jpg

 The man in the hood is isolated in the picture by the frame of flames.

One element – a piece that contains one true element making it the focal point

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7106/7452210288_6e723eb341_b.jpg

 The bird creature is the focus of the picture by contrasting against the black background.

Placement – the position of the subjects in a piece of art

http://orig14.deviantart.net/c08e/f/2009/044/0/5/fall_apart_by_nachan.jpg

 The off-centered placement of the girl brings the eye to her in the corner.

Proximity - A visual representation that may have little resemblance to the real world. Abstraction can occur through a process of simplification or distortion in an attempt to communicate an essential aspect of a form or concept

http://www.lycoming.edu/news/images/2013/09/xu-art-gallery.jpg

 The different elements being so close to one another make them form a single entity.

Repetition - A visual representation that may have little resemblance to the real world. Abstraction can occur through a process of simplification or distortion in an attempt to communicate an essential aspect of a form or concept

http://s3.amazonaws.com/trampt/images/products/000/024/663/Repetition-Ryohei_Hase-Gicle-trampt-24663o.jpg?1324272758

 The repeating of wolf men that occur all through out the piece.

Unity with Variety – multiple objects that come together to form a whole

http://jarmolinski.com/sites/default/files/art/Fantay%20of%20Unity%20II%20by%20Christina%20Jarmolinski%20cvj0254.jpg

 The composition has one design with a variety of color though out it.

Varied Repetition – the same object with different attributes to them in a piece of art

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/9a/86/55/9a8655aacb74459d6ca23e2799930338.jpg

 The squares repeat through out the piece however the size  and orientation of the squares change.

Visual Perception – multiple ways of seeing an object in a piece of art

https://jeffreylim12345.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/2139830-s.jpg

At first glance, I see an eye, but after looking at it a bit, it is really a fish being fished out of a small pond.