Lesson 2: How do I study Art?

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Elements

The elements of art are sort of like ATOMS in that they serve as "building blocks" for creating something

Colors

gives meaning value, intensity and saturation to an object.

It is the quality of an object with respect light reflected by it.

Color Theory

understanding the basic primary colors and how they blend.
-       By understanding the principles of color and the science behind how we perceive different hues, artists can mix, match, and blend a wide range of colors to please the eye.

Issac Newton

in his 1704 book Opticks proved that light was made of different colors.

Controversial at the time

as it was thought that pure light was colorless.
_He even organized an early color wheel based off of the color combinations he saw when refracting light through a prism

RED

Represents intense feelings, evokes ideas of action, and can accelerate the audience's heart rate and breathing. It's mostly used in action, thriller, horror, and suspense movies.
May also imply: rage, desire, excitement, energy, speed, heat, aggression, fire, blood, war, & strength.

PINK

The combination of red and white is mostly associated with the social construct of femininity, as well as soft and light feelings.
May also imply: healthy, happy, content, romance, softness & delicate.

YELLOW

It grabs and holds attention quickly. It's difficult for the eye to take in when there's too much of it in space. In fact, when in a yellow room, babies tend to cry more, and people lose their tempers more frequently. May also imply: knowledge, joy, optimism, idealism, imagination, hope, sunshine, summer, dishonesty, betrayal, jealousy, covetousness, deceit, illness, and hazard.
- is a symbol of light

ORANGE

is a combination of red and yellow, and the emotional and mental responses it creates are very much a combination of the two. Usually, you can see this palette after wars, sunsets, or after the rising action of certain films.
May also imply: humor, energy, expansive, & flamboyant.

GREEN

Generally symbolizes the environment and other soothing thoughts. But in films, it is associated with stronger emotions. May also imply: healing, soothing, perseverance, tenacity, self-awareness, environment, healthy, renewal, youth, vigour, spring, generosity, fertility, inexperience, & envy.

BLUE

It often represents a positive mood, and can even cause the body to produce calming chemicals. It also, popularly, represents masculinity - both consciously and subconsciously.
May also imply faith, spirituality, contentment, fulfillment, peace, tranquility, stability, harmony, unity, trust, truth, conservatism, security, cleanliness, sky, water, & technology.

VIOLET

Is seen as a rare and artificial color because it's not often seen in nature, and it's commonly understood and used as a feminine or romantic color.
May also imply: nobility, spirituality, ceremony, transformation, wisdom, enlightenment, arrogance, mourning, sensitive, intimacy, luxury and mourning.

BROWN

As you might expect, this color is commonly attributed to feelings that match qualities of the earth and one's home.

WHITE

The absence of color can also communicate a handful lot. It's mostly associated with the qualities of purity (hence wedding dresses), and medical professionals' uniforms.
May also imply: innocence, protection, love, reverence, cleanliness, precision, innocence, birth, winter, snow, sterility, marriage, cold, clinical, & sterility.

is the presence of light

BLACK

can elicit both negative and positive feelings. is common in scenes that involve religious settings, and is known as a sign of submission.
- is the absence of light.

Properties of Color

Hue
Saturation
Value

Hue

particular identity of color.

Saturation

brightness and dullness of color.

Value

lightness and darkness of color.

Classification of Colors

Primary colors
Secondary colors
Intermediate colors
Tertiary colors
Color Harmony
Lines

Primary colors

colors that cannot be formed from mixtures because they are pure colors.

Secondary colors

colors form out of combination of two primary colors.

Intermediate colors

colors form out of mixing one primary and one secondary.

Tertiary colors

form out of combination of two secondary colors.

Color Harmony

concept in color theory that uses geometric relationships to identify harmonious color combinations.

Lines

one or two-dimensional art that indicates direction, orientation, movement, and energy. It is considered as the oldest, simplest, universal element.

Direction of Lines

Vertical lines
Horizontal lines
Diagonal lines
Jog lines
Curve lines

Vertical lines

basic framework of all forms, power & delimitation, strength, stability, simplicity, and efficiency. Moreover, vertical lines often communicate a sense of height because they are perpendicular to the earth, extending upwards toward the

Horizontal lines

creates an impression of serenity, and perfect stability. Rest, calmness, peace, and reposed.

Diagonal lines

convey a feeling of movement. Objects in a diagonal position are unstable. Because they are neither vertical nor horizontal, they are either about to fall or are already in motion.

Jog lines

shows violence, zigzag, confusion, and conflict

Curve lines

shows a gradual change of direction and fluidity. It signifies subtle form. Also, the curve of a line can convey energy. Soft, shallow curves recall the curves of the human body and often have a pleasing, sensual quality and a softening effect on the composition.

Medium

denotes the means of artists to express his ideas, it pertains to materials used to express feelings through art.

Kinds of Medium

-       Painting

-       Drawing

-       Poetry

-       Sculpture

-       Textile
-       Photography

-       Film/Play/Theatre/Theater

-       Music

-       Dance

Rhythm

pattern, arrangement of lines, color, synchronization or connection of path that suggest gracefulness.

Style

the typical expressing and training of artist and outlook in life.

Structure

surface and quality of object either real or made to be appeared real. It gives variety and beauty on art.

Shape

the enclosed space defined by other elements of art. Shapes may take on the appearance of 2D or 3D.