The Purposes of Art The Language of Art艺术的艺术语言.pptVIP

* Variety The differences and contrasts with in an artwork. Artwork that is too much of the same thing can become boring. Adding similar things of different sizes and shapes etc. make it more interesting to look at. Contrast The differences in Elements. Examples: Large/ small light/dark Proportion The size relationship of one part to another part. Proportion used when creating clothing. All pieces of the clothing are proportionate to your body. Size relationships can be exaggerated to create a cartoon effect. Example Caricature. Harmony Creates unity by stressing the similarities of separate but related parts. Unity The quality of wholeness or oneness. Everything looks complete and belongs together. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * General Art and Fine Arts Classes Ms. McCaffrey Cardinal Spellman High School Introduction to Art Artwork is a visual expression of an idea or experience created with skill. Art is a language artist use to express ideas and feelings that every day words can not express. To perceive is to become deeply aware through the senses of a special nature of a visual object. Perception is a sensation to which you attach a meaning to an object or feeling. The Purpose of Art There are 5 Purpose (reasons) why people create art. Spiritual Educational Personal Physical Social Spiritual Function Artist create art for religious purposes. Examples: Religious paintings done during the Renaissance, sculptures of religious figures,etc. Educational Function Artwork created for instructional purposes. To provide visual instruction. Examples: stained glass windows, illustrations of bible stories, street signs. Personal Function Artwork that is created to express the feelings and emotions of the artist. Examples: self portraits, paintings that describe a emotional time in the artist life. Physical Function Artwork created to be used by people. Made to make life easier in some way. Examples: Clothing, utensils, plates, buildings, furniture.