Which is the principle of design is connected with the size of relationship of parts and composition to each other and the whole?

This indicates the relative visual size and weight of particular graphical elements in a design composition.

Proportion in art is the comparative harmonious relationship between two or more elements in a composition with respect to size, colour, quantity, degree, setting, etc.; i.e. ratio. A relationship is created when two or more elements are put together in a composition. This relationship is said to be harmonious when a correct or desirable relationship exists between the elements. This refers to the correct sizing and distribution of an element or object, which creates good proportion. Good proportion adds harmony and symmetry, or balance, among the parts of a design as a whole.

Check out this short video which looks at scale and proportion:

When the principle of proportion is applied to a composition it is usually to the relationship of size. That is, the size of one element of the composition as compared to the size of another related element. In the instance of a relationship of size a comparison is made between the:

Proportion is usually not even noticed until something is out of proportion. When the relative size of two elements being compared seems wrong, or out of balance, it is said to be "out of proportion". For example if a person has a head larger than their entire body, then we would say that they were out of proportion.

In the "Bad Proportion" examples on the right of the illustration above, the top row, which uses equal division of the shapes, creates monotony, and in the bottom row the very unequal division creates a lack of harmony.

There are times when proportion is exaggerated to convey a message. (see the examples below.) It is impossible to hold the world in your hand yet this composition does exactly that. White out can be used to cover all sorts of things but it is unlikely you would paint cross-walks with it.

Good ProportionThere are several ways for achieving good proportion:

Try This:

While no one but you may see this hands on exercise, take the time to do it just as if you were turning it in for a grade. It will help reinforce what you have learned.

1. Look for poor examples of proportion from a media of your choosing. Explain why they are poor examples in your own words. Then suggest ways in which you would improve them.

2. Find 3 examples of exaggerated proportion and explain how it helps to visually communicate what the designer wanted. In your opinion, were they successful and why? Would you have changed anything?