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2.1: Chapter Introduction
2.2: The Visual Elements
Line | Shape and Form | Color | Space | Surface and Depth | Texture | Light and Shadow
2.3: Principles of Composition
Balance, Symmetry, and Emphasis | Movement | Proportion and Scale | Pattern, Repetition and Rhythm, Variety and Unity

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