2-dimensional (draw, paint, collage) and the principles of design

2-DIMENSIONAL (DRAW, PAINT, COLLAGE)

And the Principles of Design

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

• 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.

GEOMETRIC ORGANIC

GEOMETRIC ORGANIC

GEOMETRICPIET MONDRIAN

ORGANICGEORGIA O'KEEFFE

What the eye sees when light is reflected off an object

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

PURE HUES – HIGH INTENSITY (RED, GREEN, YELLOW)

DULL HUES = LOW INTENSITY (BROWN)

HENRI PAUL GAUGUIN

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

MOSESMICHELANGELO

POSITIVE SPACE NEGATIVE SPACE

The shapes or forms The empty space

between the shapes

Jim Dine

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

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

FORMAL - SYMMETRICAL

INFORMAL - ASYMMETRICAL

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

M.C. ESCHER

SIZE

Starry Night, Vincent Van Gough

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

Louis Nevelson

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

The Last Supper – Leonardo da Vinci

Andrew Wyeth

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