Principles of Art Carl Schurz High School艺术原理舒尔茨高中.pptVIP

Motif: A repeated figure or design in architecture or decoration Folk art:Art originating from common people of a nation or region; reflecting traditional culture, Collage:An artistic composition of materials and objects pasted over a surface Principles of Art Balance Rhythm Movement Emphasis Contrast Pattern Unity What is a Principle?? An idea that uses art elements to create a composition or other works of art. Balance: A feeling of stability in a composition or art work. Symmetrical Balance: Has elements that appear on both sides of a composition or object. Asymmetrical Balance: Has 2 sides that are different but still appear visually balanced. Radial Balance:Symmetrical when cut down the center in any direction. Movement:Combines elements that direct viewers eyes in a certain direction. Contrast:Differences in color, textures, value, shapes and other elements to create interest or excitement. Another example of ‘contrast’ Rhythm:Repetition variety of elements. Emphasis:Creates importance and focus on an element or elements. Pattern:Repeated elements that increases surface interest. Unity:It gives the feeling that the artwork was planned, is complete and everything belongs together. Kinetic sculpture:art that is designed to move on it’s own or with help from an outside source Mobile:A type of sculpture consisting of balanced parts that hang and move in the air Lee Bontecou: Sculptor, painter Alexander Calder 1898-1976 “mobile” was coined because of his artwork His artwork is often playful yet abstract Armature:framework around which the sculpture is built Papier Machea mixture of wheat glue, water and newspaper that covers a surface Cliché:An overused expression or idea Visual pun: a play on words, language and images at the same time