1.

Principle of Design
Random Rhythm
Justification:
Its the same on the other side and it
doesnt have a study pattern.

Element of Design
Curved Lined
Justification:
The arched liked shape above is
curved.

2. Principle of Design
Balance
Justification:
Its symmetrical

Element of Design
Vertical
Justification:
Its tall and have straight lines

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3. Principle of Design
Horizontal Balance
Justification:
Its kind of short and thick

Element of Design
Line, texture
Justification:
It has a lot of lines and lots and lots of
bricks

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4.
Principle of Design

Form and Shape, Space

Justification:
Its slanted to the side a bit and round

Element of Design
Curved Lines, Smooth, Rhythm,
Movement, Unity

City Hall and London Bridge

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Justification:
Its very unique and different
5. Principle of Design
Color, Curved Lines
Justification:
Its all coming in at an angle and its
very colorful

Element of Design
Proportion and Scale, Emphasis,
Justification:
If you look at it from a different angle it
looks like anther building

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6. Principle of Design
Horizontal, Form and Shape
Justification:
The lines point out to the side and it
looks like a triangle

Element of Design
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Balance, Rhythm, Unity

Justification:
It repeats itself after the first floor and
builds itself up
7. Principle of Design
Diagonal lines, Color
Justification:
The peace and color

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Element of Design
Contrast, Unity
Justification:
Its calm

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8. Principle of Design
Horizontal, Vertical, curved lines,
Rough texture
Justification:
Theyre tall and have arches
Microsoft Office clipart

Roman aqueduct

Element of Design
Balance, Rhythm, Movement
Justification:
It repeats

9. Principle of Design
Vertical lines, Balance
Justification:
Same on both sides if I had cut It in
half.

Element of Design
Color value, Emphasis, Unity
Justification:
It has bright colors and has beams

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10. Principle of Design

Color, Rhythm, Horizontal,
Movement
Justification:
It gets bigger like is really moving

Element of Design
Balance, Form and shape,
Horizontal lines
Justification:
Basic but colorful

Conclusion
1. In what way do certain elements or principles identify the time period in which a
structure was created?
Well it shows what type of material and tools in which where used to construct a
building.
2. What factors might account for an incorrect identification?
If you dont know what its supposed to look like or not know the elements and
principles.
3. Describe an example of a way that design principles and elements could impact
the function of a building.
If a building is not as colorful of a certain way and a realtor is trying to sell it to a couple
they may not like the dullness of the building.
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