Core Level EXPECTATIONS

• 2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art and the Principles of Art

Helen Frankenthaler.

How will we do this?

2.1 Identify the elements of art and the principles of design

2.1  Implement the use of the elements of art with the principles of design

Helen Frankenthaler.

The Principles of Art• Balance• Proportion• Movement• Emphasis/Contrast• Rhythm/Pattern• Variety• Harmony• Gradation• Unity/Composition

Helen Frankenthale

Balance

Georgia O’KeeffeFormal 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 when the design radiates out from a central point.

BALANCE

The way the elements are arranged to create a feeling of stability in a work.

Alexander Calder

Symmetrical Balance

The parts of an image are organized so that one side

mirrors the other.

Classical Architecture

Approximate Symmetrical Balance

The parts of an image are organized so that one side

mirrors the other.

Van Eyck

Paul Klee

Asymmetrical Balance

When one side of a composition does not reflect the design of the other.

James Whistler

Rose Window at Notre Dame

Radial Balance

Core Level EXPECTATIONS

2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art and the Princples of Art

GO TO WORKSHEET

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. Can create Emphasis

Ansel Adams Salvador Dali

Gee’s Bend Quilts

Contrast

Contrast in color

Core Level EXPECTATIONS

2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art and the Princples of Art

GO TO WORKSHEET

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.

Tom Otterness

Proportion

Proportion refers to one piece of an object in relation to the rest of the object. A part to whole relationship.

Claes Oldenburg

PROPORTION

The comparative relationship of one part to another with respect to size, quantity, or degree; SCALE.

Gustave Caillebotte

Fernando Botero

Amedeo Modigliani

Core Level EXPECTATIONS

2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art and the Princples of Art

GO TO WORKSHEET

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.

George Bellows

Movement

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.

Edvard Munch

Rhythm

Vincent Van Gogh

MOVEMENTRHYTHM

MOVEMENTRHYTHM

MOVEMENTRHYTHM

A regular repetition of elements to produce the look and feel of movement.

Marcel Duchamp

Cy Twombly

Core Level EXPECTATIONS

2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art and the Princples of Art

GO TO WORKSHEET

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.

Andrew Wyeth

Emphasis/Focal Point

Emphasis is when the artist manipulates the Elements of Art so that your eye is drawn to a particular area. Contrast is one method of creating a focal point.

FrancescoGoya

Hokusai

Commemorative Bronze, Kingdom of Benin

Core Level EXPECTATIONS

2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art and the Princples of Art

GO TO WORKSHEET

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/Pattern

Artists create visual rhythm through the repetition of an element (or elements) in a work.An artist achieves a pattern by repeating a motif (2-D) or module (3-D).A motifs and modules are single visual units that when repeated create the pattern.

Gustav Klimt

Jasper Johns

PATTERNand Repetition

Repetition of a design.

Gustav Klimt

Andy Warhol

Ancient Greek Geometric Period Vase

Core Level EXPECTATIONS

2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art and the Princples of Art

GO TO WORKSHEET

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.

Kurt Schwitters

Variety

Variety occurs when differences of the elements are stressed An artist may use variety to make you look at a certain part or make the artwork more interesting. Too much variety can make an artwork look chaotic and prevent a look of wholeness or oneness.

Joseph Cornell

James Rosenquist

Robert Rauschenberg

Marc Chagal

variety

Variety stresses the differences of the elements.

Trent Sizemore

variety

Which elements are creating the Variety here?

Core Level EXPECTATIONS

2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art and the Princples of Art

GO TO WORKSHEET

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.

Jacob Lawrence

Harmony

Harmony stresses the similarities of the elements.

Picasso

Egyptian Hieroglyphics

SeanScully

Related Shapes and Colors create harmony in this work. What has the artist done to create Varitey?

Core Level EXPECTATIONS

2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art and the Princples of Art

GO TO WORKSHEET

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.

GRADATION

Gradation refers to a way of combining elements by using a series of gradual changes in those elements.

Antonio M. Ruiz

GRADATION

A GRADUAL change in one or more elements or in the motif or module.

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

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2.1 Identify the elements of art and the principles of design