Class Assignment: Take Cornell style notes on the Principles of Design. On the left side, draw and example and on the right side, write a definition. Proportion is the feeling of unity created when all parts (sizes, amounts, or number) relate well with each other. When drawing the human figure, proportion can refer to the size of the head compared to the rest of the body. Balance is the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture, and space. If the design was a scale, these elements should be balanced to make a design feel stable. In symmetrical balance, the elements used on one side of the design are similar to those on the other side; in asymmetrical balance, the sides are different but still look balanced. In radial balance, the elements are arranged around a central point and may be similar. Movement is the path the viewer’s eye takes through the work of art, often to focal areas. Such movement can be directed along lines, edges, shape, and color within the work of art. Emphasis is the part of the design that catches the viewer’s attention. Usually the artist will make one area stand out by contrasting it with other areas. The area could be different in size, color, texture, shape, etc. Contrast is created by placing two opposing elements next to each other such as black and white or an empty space near a highly detailed pattern. Contrast helps the viewers notice elements quicker and creates visual interest through the conflict between the two elements. Variety is the use of several elements of design to hold the viewer’s attention and to guide the viewer’s eye through and around the work of art. Unity is the feeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art, which creates a sense of completeness. Pattern is the repeating of an object or symbol all over the work of art. Rhythm is created when one or more elements of design are used repeatedly to create a feeling of organized movement. Rhythm creates a mood like music or dancing. To keep rhythm exciting and active, variety is essential.
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Class Assignment: Take notes on the Elements of Art Line: a mark with greater length than width. Lines can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal; straight or curved; thick or thin. Shape: a closed line. Shapes can be geometric, like squares and circles; or organic, like free-form or natural shapes. Shapes are flat and can express length and width. Form: three dimensional shapes expressing length, width and depth. Spheres, cylinders, cubes, and pyramids are forms. Value: How light or dark an object is. Uses varying tones of grey, white and black. Texture: the surface quality that can be seen and felt. Textures can be rough or smooth, soft or hard. Textures do not always feel the way they look; for example, a drawing of a porcupine may look prickly, but if you touch the drawing, the paper is still smooth. Color: the light and color reflected off an object. Works off of varying intensities of the color, as well as the combination of color sets. Space: the area between and around objects. The space around objects is often called negative space; negative space has shape. The space can also refer to the feeling of depth. Real space is three dimensional; in visual art, when we create the feeling or illusion of depth, we call it space. |