Alter: change or cause to change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdgPvripL9A

Fool the eye with 2 Dimensional art to create an illusion

Renaissance Era Realism and questioning The Renaissance was a cultural movement that profoundly affected European intellectual life in the early modern period Beginning in Italy, and spreading to the rest of Europe by the 16th century, its influence was felt in literature, philosophy, art, music, politics, science, religion, and other aspects of intellectual inquiry. Renaissance scholars employed the humanist method in study, and searched for realism and human emotion in art

M.C. Escher 1898 – 1972 was a Dutch Graphic Artist. He was known for his often mathematically inspired woodcuts, lithographs, and mezzotints. These feature impossible constructions explorations of infinity architecture, and tessellations.

Lets focus on just the Principles of Design So how do we actually create illusions?? Lets focus on just the Principles of Design

Symmetric Balance Radial Balance

Asymmetrical Balance

Repetition

Pattern

Rhythm/Movement

Scale

Contrast

Harmony/Unity

Variety – Combining Principles create an overall design.

Assignment: Create a whirlwind drawing displaying the principles of design in a unique environment using only a sharpie. Criteria: Show all 8 of the principles in your drawing. 1) Balance 2) Contrast 3) Movement, 4) Pattern 5) Repetition 6) Scale 7) Unity/Harmony 8) Variety

So, how will fool your peers? Goal: 1) Balance 2) Contrast 3) Movement, 4) Pattern 5) Repetition 6) Scale 7) Unity 8) Variety So, how will fool your peers? Goal: 1. Experience/Investigate the principles of design on sketch paper 2. Begin a preliminary sketch in pencil 3. Create a final drawing.

S It can be a place or scene

Artist Statement: Questions to Answer Describe your whirlwind drawing Explain where you used each of the principles of design. What inspired you to draw this creative idea?

Display your art Write your artist statement for your whirlwind design. Take down your pop art drawing and statements carefully. Display your whirlwind artwork in the windows using masking tape. Save all of your drawings in your portfolio. Put your name on the back!