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In this lesson you will learn about the Principles of Visual Art Variety Repetition Movement Rhythm Emphasis Balance Unity

12”X18” sheet of white paper Now you will make a series of designs that demonstrate the principles of art You will need:

The Design Principles of Visual Arts help us organize the Elements of Visual Art The Elements of Visual Art are: *line *texture *shape *space *color *value

The Design Principles of Visual Arts Variety Repetition Movement Rhythm Emphasis Balance Unity

1. Fold the paper in eight equal rectangles 3. Label the 1st rectangle with name and section & the others with the Principles RepetitionMovement Rhythm Variety EmphasisBalanceUnity First Name Last Name Section Design Principles Click 2. Unfold the paper, then lay it flat

Variety Differences in lines, shapes, colors, textures, value or space Adds interest and/or excitement Can reduce unity

Variety in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture

Variety in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture

Report from Rockport, 1940 Stuart Davis (American, 1892–1964) Variety Variety in Line Variety in Shape Variety in Space Variety in Texture Variety in Color Variety in Value Microsoft Click

In the section labeled Variety, create a design that has variety in line, shape, color and texture Movement Rhythm Variety EmphasisBalanceUnity First Name Last Name Section Design Principles Repetition

In the section labeled Variety, create a design that has variety in line, shape, color and texture RepetitionMovement RhythmEmphasisBalanceUnity First Name Last Name Section Design Principles Variety

Repetition Repeating lines, shapes, colors, textures, value or space Adds movement, rhythm and/or pattern Can increase unity

Repetition in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture

Repetition in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture

René Jules Lalique French, 1860–1945 Gold, enamel, Australian opal; amethysts; Repetition Repetition of Line Repetition of shape Repetition of color Click

In the section labeled Repetition, create a design that has repetition in line, shape, value and texture Movement Rhythm Variety EmphasisBalanceUnity First Name Last Name Section Design Principles Microsoft Click Repetition

In the section labeled Repetition, create a design that has repetition in line, shape, value and texture Movement Rhythm Variety EmphasisBalanceUnity First Name Last Name Section Design Principles Repetition

Movement Lines, shapes, colors, textures, value or space used to direct the viewers eye Can occur along edges Repetition can cause movement

Movement in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture

Movement in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture

Slide Lecture at the Metropolitan Museum, 1916 Max Weber (American born Russia, 1881–1961) Movement

In the section labeled Movement, create a design that has movement in line and shape. RepetitionMovement Rhythm Variety EmphasisBalanceUnity First Name Last Name Section Design Principles

In the section labeled Movement, create a design that has movement in line and shape. RepetitionMovement Rhythm Variety EmphasisBalanceUnity First Name Last Name Section Design Principles Microsoft Click

Rhythm Lines, shapes, colors, textures, value or space repeated to direct the viewers eye Occurs when movement is repeated

Rhythm in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture

Rhythm in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture

Portrait of a German Officer 1914, Marsden Hartley (American, 1877–1943) Rhythm

In the section labeled Rhythm, create a design that has rhythm in shape and color RepetitionMovement Rhythm Variety EmphasisBalanceUnity First Name Last Name Section Design Principles

In the section labeled Rhythm, create a design that has rhythm in shape and color RepetitionMovement Rhythm Variety EmphasisBalanceUnity First Name Last Name Section Design Principles

Emphasis Also referred to as Dominance or Center of Interest One object or area in a composition stands out or attracts attention Created with contrast

Emphasis in the Elements of Art LineShape ColorValue Texture Space

Emphasis in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture

A Storm 1922 Georgia O'Keeffe (American, 1887–1986) Emphasis What stands out the most What do you notice first? Why?? What stands out the most What stands out the most

In the section labeled Emphasis, create a design that has emphasis in shape and color RepetitionMovement Rhythm Variety EmphasisBalanceUnity First Name Last Name Section Design Principles

Balance When a composition seems to be stable not heavier on one side or the other Formal or Symmetrical (2=2) Informal or Asymmetrical (1+1=2)

An experiment with balance Not Balanced

Formal Balance

Informal Balance

Balance in the Elements of Art LineShape SpaceColorValue Texture

Balance in the Elements of Art LineShape SpaceColorValue Texture Formal Informal

"Carlton" Room Divider 1981 Ettore Sottsass (Italian, born 1917), Designer; Manufacturer Memphis Milano (Italian) Formal Balance

The Studio 1939 Georges Braque (French, 1882–1963) Informal Balance

In the section labeled Balance, create a design that is balanced either symmetrically or asymmetrically RepetitionMovement Rhythm Variety EmphasisBalanceUnity First Name Last Name Section Design Principles

Unity Lines, shapes, colors, textures, value or space fit together to form one unit Composition appears to be a whole not a collection of parts Microsoft Click

Unity in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture

Unity in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture

Temple Gardens 1920 Paul Klee (German, 1879–1940) Unity Colors repeated Shapes repeated Movement Click

Temple Gardens 1920 Paul Klee (German, 1879–1940) Unity

In the section labeled Unity, create a design that has unity without being boring RepetitionMovement Rhythm Variety EmphasisBalanceUnity First Name Last Name Section Design Principles

The Design Principles of Visual Arts Variety Repetition Movement Rhythm Emphasis Balance Unity

The Design Principles of Visual Arts help us organize the Elements of Visual Art The Elements of Visual Art are: *line *texture *shape *space *color *value

What have you learned about the Elements and Principles of Visual Art? ELEMENTS: –Line –Shape –Space –Texture –Value –Color PRINCIPLES –Variety –Repetition –Movement –Rhythm –Emphasis –Balance –Unity

Now you will make a design that shows what you know about the elements of Visual Art and how they can be organized 9”X12” sheet watercolor paper You will need:

Write your name and section in the lower left hand corner. Jane Smith 5Z

1. Turn your paper over so your name is on the back 2. Use the pencil to create a design or scene. Draw very lightly. Don’t include a lot of tiny details. 3. The composition will: Use all the elements of art be interesting use the entire sheet of paper show something real, a feeling, or tell a story. Jane Smith 5Z

Does your drawing: *fill the space of the paper *seem interesting *look very lightly drawn Does your design contain: *line *shape *texture *space Does your design: show at least one of the following: *something real *a feeling *a story

Now use the watercolor paints to add color and value to your drawing Use watercolors: transparently with lots of water for large shapes and background Opaquely with a dryer brush for small details Use your best craftsmanship so that every paint mark looks like you intend it to look.

Set up for painting Fill water color cup half full of water, change the water when it gets dirty You will need: #2 & #7 watercolor brushes Watercolor cup Box of watercolor paints

Does your painting show: color and value transparent color for large shapes and background Opaque color for small details every paint mark looks intended (no stray marks or smudges)

Lay a sheet of tracing paper over your design Click Use two pieces of tape to hinge the tracing paper to your painting Fold the tape to the back of the painting When your Painting is finished and dry… Microsoft Click

Lay the self-assessment sheet next to the painting Write your name and section at the top of the self-assessment sheet Jane Smith 5Z

Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil. To show texture 1 1 Jane Smith 5Z

Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil Jane Smith 5Z

Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil To achieve unity 3 Jane Smith 5Z

Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil Make ground look smooth Jane Smith 5Z

Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil Make people seem far away Jane Smith 5Z

Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil Jane Smith 5Z

Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil Variety Different sized cloudsand different colors Jane Smith 5Z

Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil. Self-assessment of Elements and Principles  Circle two phrases that best describes your use of each the following elements; add a phrase if the ones listed don’t apply to your work.  Place the number of the element on an example of its use Repetition Line and shape to make textureand pattern 8 8 Jane Smith 5Z

Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil. Self-assessment of Elements and Principles  Circle two phrases that best describes your use of each the following elements; add a phrase if the ones listed don’t apply to your work.  Place the number of the element on an example of its use Emphasis The house stands out because it is large and bright Jane Smith 5Z

Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil. Self-assessment of Elements and Principles  Circle two phrases that best describes your use of each the following elements; add a phrase if the ones listed don’t apply to your work.  Place the number of the element on an example of its use Movement/Rhythm Instead of writing about movement, trace a line of movement in your painting Jane Smith 5Z

Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil. Self-assessment of Elements and Principles  Circle two phrases that best describes your use of each the following elements; add a phrase if the ones listed don’t apply to your work.  Place the number of the element on an example of its use Balance (circle one below) Informal Formal The people and the sun help balance the house Jane Smith 5Z

Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil. Self-assessment of Elements and Principles  Circle two phrases that best describes your use of each the following elements; add a phrase if the ones listed don’t apply to your work.  Place the number of the element on an example of its use Unity The line of movement and the story help get unity Jane Smith 5Z

Place the Self-assessment on top of the tracing paper and painting. Hand in these three sheets

This work shows what you have learned about Elements and Principles of Visual Art? ELEMENTS: –Line –Shape –Space –Texture –Value –Color PRINCIPLES –Variety –Repetition –Movement –Rhythm –Emphasis –Balance –Unity