Art Review for POA DDA

Realistic Art: A picture of a real mom and daughter.

Imaginary Art: Pictures of an imaginary mom and child.

Abstract Art: A simplification. This is not a real face Abstract Art: A simplification. This is not a real face. Jackson Pollock’s work on the right is an abstraction of time. The way he moves his arm in space with the paint, show his arm’s passage through time.

7 Elements of Design

Line = a continuous mark, made on a surface, by a moving point. Straight line =

Types of Line! Vertical Line =

Types of Line! Horizontal Line =

Types of Line! Diagonal line =

Types of Line! Zig-zag line =

Types of Lines! Wavy line =

Types of Line! Thick and thin lines =

Types of Line! Curving lines =

Types of Line! Outlines =

Types of Line! Parallel Lines

Types of Line! Perpendicular Lines

Converging Lines create 1 point perspective.

Intersecting Lines

Contour Line = the lines that cut across the figure to define form. Contour lines are not outlines, they are the lines INSIDE the sketch.

Contour Drawings = drawings with heavy emphasis on interior, contour lines to create form. Remember, contour line helps define Form, or make it appear three-dimensional.

More contour drawings.

Gesture drawings = QUICK sketches to catch movement of a figure.

Types of Line Broken Line

Shading = creates the illusion of depth and weight. Value Scale

Types of Shape! Organic, or “free form”, shapes are usually found in nature.

Types of Shape! Geometric Shapes =

Shapes have 2 DIMENSIONS. Length and Width = 2D

Positive and Negative Shapes The positive shapes are the cats. The negative shapes are the background.

Types of Form!

Forms have 3 dimensions. Length, width, and height = 3D

Primary Colors = Red, Yellow, and Blue Primary Colors = Red, Yellow, and Blue. These are the hues from which all colors are made.

Secondary Colors = Violet, Orange, and Green Secondary Colors = Violet, Orange, and Green. When you mix primaries together, you create secondary colors.

Primary and Secondary Colors

Primary and Secondary Color Wheel

Warm Colors Cool Colors

Analogous Colors = harmonious = colors next to one another on the color wheel.

Warm color painting

Cool color painting

This is a VALUE SCALE. IT HAS A RANGE OF TONE FROM LIGHT TO DARK This is a VALUE SCALE. IT HAS A RANGE OF TONE FROM LIGHT TO DARK. Tints = a color + white. Shades = a color + black. Red + more and more and more white! Red + more and more and more black!

Neutral Colors = created by mixing Complementary Pairs When colors opposite one another on the color wheel, complementaries, are mixed they create neutral colors!

Neutral Colors = created by mixing complementary pairs.

Monochromatic Colors = 1 color to which white or black is added to create tones and differing values.

Intermediate colors are created when a primary is mixed with a secondary color. P = Primary Colors S = Secondary Colors T = Tertiary, or “Intermediate”, Colors

Value = the range of tone from light to dark.

Texture = the way an object or surface feels when touched. “Real” texture is the way something feels when you touch it. “Implied” texture is when a flat surface, like a picture, is drawn to appear to have texture. Real Fluffy Texture Implied Fluffy Texture

“Implied” texture can also be called “visual” texture.

Texture Rough Smooth

Space = the area an object occupies in a work of art. In this picture, the white airplane is the “positive” space, and the black color surrounding it is the “negative” space.

Positive and Negative Space In this picture, the black tree and ground is the “positive” space, and the white color surrounding it is the “negative” space.

In a 2 dimensional picture plane, there is a foreground and background. In this picture, the baby is in the foreground, in front, and the trees are in the background, behind the baby.

Foreground and Background In this picture, the horse is in the foreground, and the landscape is in the background.

Foreground, Middle Ground, and Background

Foreground, Middle Ground, and Background Cat 3 is in the background. Cat 2 is in the middle ground. Cat 1 is in the foreground. 3 2 1

Horizon Line = where the water meets the sky.

Overlapping objects creates the illusion of space Overlapping objects creates the illusion of space. = It makes the picture look “real.” See how the 3 little pyramids in front overlap the other pyramids? They are in the foreground. The medium –size pyramid that is behind the 3 little ones is in the middle ground. And the tallest pyramid, with the medium –size pyramid behind it, is in the background.

Perspective = technique for showing volume and spatial relationships on a flat surface. In other words, drawing things the right size so that it looks “real.” One-Point Perspective

One-Point Perspective The “vanishing point” is here and here.

Balance = placement of objects in a picture or sculpture so they appear equal on both sides.

Symmetrical Balance vs. Asymmetrical Balance

Symmetrical Balance vs. Asymmetrical Balance

Symmetry = equal on both sides.

Symmetry

Contrast can be created many ways in art! Size differences

Contrast in art

Contrast in art

Composition = the way elements and principles of design are used as tools in an artwork.

Portrait = a drawing, painting, or sculpture of someone. Sketch in pencil. Painting. Sculpture in clay.

Landscape = a drawing, painting, or relief sculpture of land and sky. Landscape in pencil.

Landscape Painting

Landscape Relief = It’s like a sculpture, but flatter.

Seascape = a picture of sea and land.

Weavings are usually made from yarn.

Weavings can be made from paper.

Printmaking Linoleum Carving Monoprint = 1 print

Sculpture can be created by additive or subtractive technique. Sand sculptures are created by adding more And more sand to them! So they are an example of additive sculpture Technique.

Subtractive sculptures are created by taking away material through chiseling, cutting, or shaving.

Additive sculpture in clay is created by scoring and slipping. First you score the piece to be joined with many slash marks. Then you add mushy slip as glue.

Mobile = a sculpture that is suspended from wire or string.

Pinch Pot = created by hand-forming a ball of clay by pinching.

Coil Pot = created by rolling out long clay strips, coiling them on top of one another, and welding.

Slab Pot = created by rolling out clay, cutting out square or rectangular slabs, and then welding them together.

Completed Slab Pots

Pattern = repeated shapes, forms, or designs.

Pattern is created through repetition.

Rhythm = the smooth path the viewer’s eyes follow when examining an artwork.

Movement = suggestion of motion in art.

Emphasis = dominance of a specific element of design in art Here, emphasis is on the power of line.

Can you see how texture creates unity in Van Gogh’s Starry Night?

Here, emphasis is on the figure (form)of the woman in the field in an isolated landscape.

Unity = is achieved when all elements contribute to the whole and achieve harmony in the work. Swirling lines, thick textural surface and a cool palette unify the piece In mystery.

The elongated, broad shape of the dresses, and linked arms unify women of different cultures.

Congratulations! You’ve reached the end of this review!!! Can you guess which element of design is shown here?

Thank you for studying! And good luck!!! Sincerely, Ms. Partos