Creative Arts

What are the 7 elements of art and explain them

• Line- A mark with length and direction

• Shape- a flat 2D figure(Organic or Geometric)

• Form- 3 dimensional and encloses space

• Space- the distance or area between around above and withing things

-negative space - Empty area

-positive space - filled with something

• Texture - The surface quality or "feel" of an object, its smoothness, roughness, softness,

• symmetry - Symmetry is a very formal type of balance consisting of a mirroring of portions of an

  image, when the art matches the other side to create balance

• Focal Point- The focal point of a piece of art is the area that draws the viewer's eye. It's the part of

  the artwork that stands out from the rest, often due to its colour, size, or shape.

What are the 8 principals of design and explain them

1. Proportion

A principle of design that refers to the relationship of certain elements to the whole and

to each other.

Art can use of correct or incorrect proportions. Incorrect proportions can still create a

work of art.

2. Balance

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

Symmetrical Balance: The parts of an image are organised so that one side mirrors

the other.

Asymmetrical Balance: When one side of the composition does not reflect the design

of the other.

3. Focal Point/ Emphasis

The focal point of an image, or when one area or thing stands out the most. It is the

point of attraction/ focus of an artwork.

4. Contrast

A large difference between 2 things that creates interest and attention, 2 opposites.

5. Rhythm/ Pattern

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

pattern in art is the repetition of an image and creates a sense of calmness and is

visually pleasing.

6. Unity/ Harmony

When all the elements and principles work together to create a pleasing image.

7. Variety

The use of differences and change to increase the visual interest of the work.

8. Movement

Linear movement makes your eyes move back and forth through the painting.

What are the 9 camera angles

• Extreme close up

• Close up

• medium close up

• medium shot

• Long shot

• Extreme Long shot

• Point Of View shot

• Birds eye View Shot

• Worms eye View shot

Elements of Drama

• Plot:

This refers to the events or order of events in the play, essentially the story itself.

• Characters:

The people participating in the play/ dramatic act.

• Character:

This encompasses the development of characters, their motivations, and how they

interact with each other and the plot, aiming to elicit emotions like "fear and pity" in the

audience.

• Thought:

This element focuses on the deeper themes, philosophies, or ideas reflected in the play,

providing a layer of meaning beyond the surface narrative.

• Diction:

This refers to the use of language.

• Music and audio:

This encompasses all auditory (what you hear) elements, including spoken words,

background music, songs, and silences, to create atmosphere and enhance the

dramatic impact.

• Spectacle:

This refers to the visual elements of the play, such as costumes, props, staging, and

special effects, to create a compelling experience for the audience.

Great pyramids age

2580-2560BCE

3 types of pillars(Ancient Rome)

Doric

Ionic

Corinthian

Middle Ages Time Period

AD 500 - 1500

Hagia Sophia

Istanbul Turkey completed in 537AD

Gothic Style Period

mid 1100s - 1500s in Western Europe

Islamic Style period(Dome of the Rock & Al Aqsa Mosque and Great Mosque of Cordoba

developed in Middle East in the 600s and spread to Northern Africa

• Dome of the Rock - 691CE(Jerusalem)

• Al-Aqsa Mosque - 700s(Jerusalem)

• Great Mosque of Cordoba - 700s - 900s(Spain)

Taj Mahal Explained

Taj Mahal, a tomb built in Agra, India, in the 1600s CE. It was commisioned by

emperor Shah Jahan in honour of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, as a symbol of love.

Renaissance Architects

Filippo Brunelleschi,

Bramante,

Leon Battista Alberti

Andrea

Palladio.

Baroque Explained

Baroque architecture became popular in southern Europe in the 1600s. It

emphasized dramatic and elaborate decorations, vivid colours, and luxurious materials.

Neoclassism Explained

In the 1700s some European architects returned to a simpler style called

Neoclassicism (or new classicism).

Modern Era explained

In the late 1800s, rising urban populations and land costs led to taller buildings. In 1885, William Le Baron Jenney designed the first steel-framed building—the Home Insurance Company Building in Chicago—marking the start of the skyscraper era. Architect Louis Sullivan later emphasized that a building’s design should reflect its function

Frack Lloyd Wright explained

His student Frank Lloyd Wright became one of

the most influential architects of the 1900s. He

thought buildings should be in harmony with

their natural surroundings and the people who

use them. His style emphasized horizontal lines

in houses with low, gently sloping roofs.

Le Corbusier explained

The architect known as Le Corbusier designed buildings in France with flowing

interior spaces, flat roofs, and large windows in plain white walls. (1931)

Frank Gehry explained

From the late 1900s architects such as Frank Gehry moved away from traditional right

angles, featuring free-form curves in their designs.

Action Commedy and Drama explained

• 1. Action

Action films are exciting and full of fast-moving scenes like car chases, big battles, and

dangerous stunts. They often have a brave hero who needs to stop the bad guy, save

someone in danger, or protect the world. These films keep you on the edge of your

seat and make your heart race.

Example: John Wick, Avengers: Endgame,

• 2. Comedy

Comedy films are made to make people laugh. They have funny characters, silly

situations, and sometimes ridiculous mistakes that cause trouble. The goal is to

entertain you and leave you smiling. Comedies can be about anything: school life,

family, or even animals doing crazy things.

Example: Mr. Bean’s Holiday, Home Alone.

• 3. Drama

Drama films tell serious, emotional stories about real-life situations. They can be about

family problems, friendships, or people chasing their dreams. These films make you

think and often help you understand feelings and relationships

Film Creators explained

• Director: The technical and artistic chief whose name ‘stamps’ the film responsible for

the imagery and sound

• Producer: Manages the finances and legal aspects of the film

• Cinematographer: Directs the photography

• Editor: Edits and sequences the frames and scenes

• Scriptwriter: Writes the original script or adapts an existing work

Leonardo Da Vinci Explained

• Occupation: Artist, Inventor, Scientist

• Born: April 15, 1452 in Vinci, Italy

• Died: May 2, 1519 in France

• Famous works: Mona Lisa, The Last

Supper, The Vitruvian Man

• Style/Period: High Renaissance

Leonardo Da Vinci Facts

• Some people claim he invented the bicycle.

• His Vitruvian man is on the Italian Euro coin.

• Only around 15 of his paintings are still around.

• The Mona Lisa is also called "La Giaconda" meaning the laughing one.

• Unlike some artists, Leonardo was very famous for his paintings while he was

still alive. It's only recently that we've realized what a great scientist and

inventor he was.

Michelangelo Explained

• Occupation: Sculptor, Painter, Architect

• Born: March 6, 1475 in Italy

• Died: February 18, 1564 in Rome, Italy

• Famous works: David, the Pieta, and paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine

Chapel

• Style/Period: Renaissance

Michelangelo Facts

• His full name was Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni.

• He also painted The Last Judgment, a famous painting on the wall of the

Sistine Chapel.

• No two of the 300 people painted on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel look

alike.

• He was also a poet who wrote over 300 poems.

Antoni Gaudi explained

Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926) was a world-famous architect from

Barcelona, Spain. He is remembered for designing some of the most

creative and unusual buildings in the world. Gaudí’s style was inspired

by nature, he loved curves, waves, and shapes that looked like plants,

animals, seashells, and even bones.

Antoni Gaudi Work

• Gaudí’s most famous creation is the Sagrada

Família, a huge church in Barcelona. He

began working on it in 1883, and he spent

more than 40 years of his life on it. The

church is still being built today, over 140 years

later, and when it is finished, it will have 18

tall towers covered with detailed designs.

• Another well-known work is Park Güell, a public park filled with colourful mosaics,

  winding paths, and playful sculptures. It has a famous bench shaped like a long, wavy

  ribbon and a large lizard statue covered in bright tiles.

• Gaudí also designed Casa Batlló, also known as “Bone House” a house with a roof that

  looks like a dragon’s back,

• and Casa Milà (also called “La Pedrera”), an apartment

  building with wavy stone walls and balconies that look like twisted metal vines.