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In art class, students will learn to use media such as: Paint Pencil Clay Oil Crayon Paper
Line Shape Color Space In art class, students will use elements of design such as:
In art class, students will use principles of design such as: Balance Emphasis Variety Contrast
The Design Principles of Visual Arts Variety Repetition Movement Rhythm Emphasis Balance Unity
Variety Differences in lines, shapes, colors, textures, value or space Adds interest and/or excitement Can reduce unity
Variety in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture
Variety in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture
Report from Rockport, 1940 Stuart Davis (American, 1892–1964)
Repetition Repeating lines, shapes, colors, textures, value or space Adds movement, rhythm and/or pattern Can increase unity
Repetition in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture
Repetition in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture
René Jules Lalique French, 1860–1945 Gold, enamel, Australian opal; amethysts;
Movement Lines, shapes, colors, textures, value or space used to direct the viewers eye Can occur along edges Repetition can cause movement
Movement in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture
Movement in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture
Slide Lecture at the Metropolitan Museum, 1916 Max Weber (American born Russia, 1881–1961)
Rhythm Lines, shapes, colors, textures, value or space repeated to direct the viewers eye Occurs when movement is repeated
Rhythm in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture
Rhythm in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture
Portrait of a German Officer 1914, Marsden Hartley (American, 1877–1943)
Emphasis Also referred to as Dominance or Center of Interest One object or area in a composition stands out or attracts attention Created with contrast
Emphasis in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture
Emphasis in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture
A Storm 1922 Georgia O'Keeffe (American, 1887–1986)
Balance When a composition seems to be stable not heavier on one side than the other Formal or Symmetrical (2=2) Informal or Asymmetrical (1+1=2)
Balance in the Elements of Art LineShape SpaceColorValue Texture
Balance in the Elements of Art LineShape SpaceColorValue Texture
"Carlton" Room Divider 1981 Ettore Sottsass (Italian, born 1917), Designer; Manufacturer Memphis Milano (Italian) Formal Balance
The Studio 1939 Georges Braque (French, 1882–1963) Informal Balance
Unity Lines, shapes, colors, textures, value or space fit together to form one unit Composition appears to be a whole not a collection of parts
Unity in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture
Unity in the Elements of Art LineShape Space ColorValue Texture
Temple Gardens 1920 Paul Klee (German, 1879–1940)
Why do we need rules in the art room? To respect ourselves and others? To do our best work? Not to disturb other classes? For safety? We all want to do our best work
The Art Room Rules Cooperate with others Listen to instructions Follow directions Talk quietly
Cooperate with others Share Help Be a friend
Listen to instructions Look at speaker No talking Hands and feet still
Follow directions Raise your hand to ask or answer a question Don’t speak out loud till you are called on Do what the teacher asks you to do
Talk quietly While you are working you may talk to your neighbors Talk in whispers Only those right next to you should be able to hear you Shhh
If you follow the rules you will be able to do your best work Thank You