High School Intro to Design What is Abstract Art? High School Intro to Design
Abstract Art Abstraction indicates a departure from reality in imagery of art. Simply “to take out” This departure from accurate representation can be slight, partial, or complete.
Slight, Partial, or Complete?
Slight, Partial, Complete Abstraction?
Slight, Partial, or Complete?
Representational Art that seeks to depict the physical appearance of reality; also called objective art
Non-Representational an abstract genre of art; artistic content depends on internal form rather than pictorial representation Can be slight, partial, or complete
Color Power What do you feel?
Color Power What do you feel, sense, think about?
Color Power What do colors symbolize? A yellow rose: ????? What about red, white, and blue (the colors of the American flag)?? According to custom and tradition, white signifies purity and innocence; red, hardiness and valor; and blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
Based on color? What is the mood of the painting? What emotions do the colors evoke? Understanding the symbolism and power of color.