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Learn how to create better artwork by understanding the principles of art through the works of Helen Frankenthaler, Vincent Van Gogh, and Edouard Manet. Explore the elements of balance, contrast, proportion, movement, emphasis, repetition/pattern, unity/variety, and harmony.
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Core Level EXPECTATIONS • 2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art and the Principles of Art Helen Frankenthaler.
What are you learning? The Principles of Art Vincent Van Gogh-Irises growing in garden-1853-1890
Why are you learning it? So you can create better pieces of art. Edouard Manet-A Bar at the Folies-Bergere-1882
How will you know you have learned it? When you can identify the principles and elements of art that you use to create your artwork. Edvard Munch- The Scream-1883
The Principles of Art • Balance • Contrast • Proportion • Movement • Emphasis • Repitition/Pattern • Unity/Variety • Harmony Pier-Auguste Renoir-The luncheon of the boating party-1881
BALANCE The way the elements are arranged to create a feeling of stability in a work. Alexander Calder
Balance Georgia O’Keeffe Formal Balance usually is achieved by the artist placing objects in the work in a symmetrical or equal-sided arrangement. Informal Balance is created when an asymmetrical layout is used. Radial Balance occurs within a circle design.
Symmetrical Balance The parts of an image are organized so that one side mirrors the other. Leonardo DaVinci
Asymmetrical Balance When one side of a composition does not reflect the design of the other. James Whistler
Radial Balance Rose Window at Notre Dame
Core Level EXPECTATIONS 2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art and the Princples of Art GO TO WORKSHEET • B • A • L • A • N • C • E 2.1.1 Identify how the elements of art and the principles of design solve a visual art problem. 2.1.2 Plan the use of the elements of art and the principles of design to solve a visual art problem. 2.1.3 Create works that use the elements of art and the principles of design to solve a visual art problem.
Proportion Tom Otterness Proportion refers to one piece of an object in relation to the rest of the object.
PROPORTION The comparative relationship of one part to another with respect to size, quantity, or degree; SCALE. Gustave Caillebotte
Core Level EXPECTATIONS 2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art and the Princples of Art GO TO WORKSHEET • P • R • O • P • O • R • T • I • O • N 2.1.1 Identify how the elements of art and the principles of design solve a visual art problem. 2.1.2 Plan the use of the elements of art and the principles of design to solve a visual art problem. 2.1.3 Create works that use the elements of art and the principles of design to solve a visual art problem.
CONTRAST A large difference between two things to create interest and tension. Ansel Adams Salvador Dali
Contrast Gee’s Bend Quilts
Core Level EXPECTATIONS 2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art and the Princples of Art GO TO WORKSHEET • C • O • N • T • R • A • S • T 2.1.1 Identify how the elements of art and the principles of design solve a visual art problem. 2.1.2 Plan the use of the elements of art and the principles of design to solve a visual art problem. 2.1.3 Create works that use the elements of art and the principles of design to solve a visual art problem.
Rhythm,Movement George Bellows Directional Movement is a visual flow through the composition. It can be the suggestion of motion in a design as you move from object to object by way of placement and position.
Rhythm Edvard Munch
MOVEMENTRHYTHMMOVEMENTRHYTHMMOVEMENTRHYTHM A regular repetition of elements to produce the look and feel of movement. MarcelDuchamp
Core Level EXPECTATIONS 2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art and the Princples of Art GO TO WORKSHEET • M • O • V • E • M • E • N • T 2.1.1 Identify how the elements of art and the principles of design solve a visual art problem. 2.1.2 Plan the use of the elements of art and the principles of design to solve a visual art problem. 2.1.3 Create works that use the elements of art and the principles of design to solve a visual art problem.
Emphasis/Focal Point Andrew Wyeth Emphasis is when the artist manipulates the Elements of Art so that your eye is drawn to a particular area.
Core Level EXPECTATIONS 2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art and the Princples of Art GO TO WORKSHEET • E • M • P • H • A • S • I • S 2.1.1 Identify how the elements of art and the principles of design solve a visual art problem. 2.1.2 Plan the use of the elements of art and the principles of design to solve a visual art problem. 2.1.3 Create works that use the elements of art and the principles of design to solve a visual art problem.
Pattern/Repitition Gustav Klimt Pattern means the repetition of an element (or elements) in a work. An artist achieves a pattern through the use of colors), lines, or shapes .
PATTERNand Repetition Gustav Klimt Repetition of a design.
Core Level EXPECTATIONS 2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art and the Princples of Art GO TO WORKSHEET • P • A • T • T • E • R • N 2.1.1 Identify how the elements of art and the principles of design solve a visual art problem. 2.1.2 Plan the use of the elements of art and the principles of design to solve a visual art problem. 2.1.3 Create works that use the elements of art and the principles of design to solve a visual art problem.
Unity/Variety Kurt Schwitters Variety occurs when an artist creates something that looks different from the rest of the artwork. An artist may use variety to make you look at a certain part or make the artwork more interesting.
Core Level EXPECTATIONS 2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art and the Princples of Art GO TO WORKSHEET • V • A • R • I • E • T • Y 2.1.1 Identify how the elements of art and the principles of design solve a visual art problem. 2.1.2 Plan the use of the elements of art and the principles of design to solve a visual art problem. 2.1.3 Create works that use the elements of art and the principles of design to solve a visual art problem.
Harmony Jacob Lawrence Unity is the feeling that everything in the work of art works together and looks like it fits.
Core Level EXPECTATIONS 2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art and the Princples of Art GO TO WORKSHEET • H • A • R • M • O • N • E • Y 2.1.1 Identify how the elements of art and the principles of design solve a visual art problem. 2.1.2 Plan the use of the elements of art and the principles of design to solve a visual art problem. 2.1.3 Create works that use the elements of art and the principles of design to solve a visual art problem.
Core Level EXPECTATIONS 2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art and the principles of art 2.1 Identify the elements of art and the principles of design
You Decide What Principle of Art is being used… • 2.1 Identify the elements of art and the principles of design