Art Basics

Types of Art 2-Dimensional (draw, paint, collage)

2-D: Photography

3-D: Graphic arts

3-Dimensional: Sculpture

3-D: Architecture

2-D/3-D: Textiles

And the Principles of Design Elements of Art And the Principles of Design

Elements of Art (what we have to work with) The basic components used by the artist when producing works of art. They are among the literal qualities found in any artwork. Line Shape Color Form Space Texture

Line – the path of a moving point through space 5 types of lines - Horizontal – lines which run parallel to the ground Vertical – lines that run up and down Diagonal – slanted lines Zigzag – lines made from combined diagonal lines Curved – lines that express movement in a graceful, flowing way.

How many different lines do you see? Name them.

Van Gough

Shape – An enclosed space defined by other elements of art Geometric Organic

geometric organic

Shape Geometric Piet Mondrian Organic Georgia O'Keeffe

Color What the eye sees when light is reflected off an object

Color has 2 properties (traits) Hue – the name of a color, such as red, blue, or yellow - equally spaced on the color wheel

Value – the lightness or darkness of a hue. - can be changed by adding white or black

Intensity – the brightness or dullness of a hue Pure hues – high intensity (red, green, yellow) Dull hues = low intensity (brown)

Color - Intensity Henri Paul Gauguin

Form An element of art that is 3-dimensional and encloses volume and has mass

Form Moses Michelangelo

Space – the distance between, around, above, below, or within things Positive Space Negative Space The empty space between the shapes The shapes or forms

Jim Dine

Space through depth

Texture - The way things feel, or look as though they might feel, if touched

Homework Take a photo of each of the Elements of Art and the sub-categories (10). Line Shape: Geometric organic Color Value intensity Form Space Positive/negative distance Texture

Principles of Design (how we use the elements) Certain qualities inherent in the choice and arrangement of elements of art in the production of a work of art. Balance Proportion/Scale Emphasis/contrast Rhythm/movement Variety Unity/Harmony

Balance – the way the elements of art are arranged to create a sense of stability Formal - symmetrical

Balance Informal - asymmetrical

Radial – elements or objects in an art work are positioned around a center point

Radial balance M.C. Escher

Proportion – the principle of art concerned with the relationship of one part to another and to the whole size

Emphasis – to develop points of interest to pull the viewer’s eye to important parts of the body of the work.

How does this artist create emphasis in this painting?

Movement – to create the look and feeling of action and to guide a viewer’s eye throughout the work of art.

Actual movement

Implied movement

Implied movement Starry Night, Vincent Van Gough

Rhythm – the repeating an element to make a work seem active or to suggest vibration

Variety – the principle of art concerned with combining one or more elements to create interest by adding slight changes.

Variety Louis Nevelson

Harmony – the principle of art concerned with blending elements to create a more calm, restful appearance.

Harmony The Last Supper – Leonardo da Vinci

Unity - the arrangement of elements and principles with media to create a feeling of completeness or wholeness. Andrew Wyeth

Homework Take a photo of each of the Principles and the sub-categories (9): Balance Formal Informal radial Proportion/Scale Emphasis/contrast Rhythm Movement Variety Unity/Harmony