Which principle of design compares sizes of parts to each other?

Proportion.

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  1. Emphasis
  2. Proportion ✔
  3. Rhythm

Why: Proportion is about the size relationship between parts of a design.

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Answer: Proportion. Proportion is about the size relationship between parts of a design.

  1. Scouting America: Art www.scouting.org/merit-badges/art
    principles of design: rhythm, balance, proportion, variety, emphasis, and unity
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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