Painting #6

Painting

is the art of illustrating the artist’s creativeness on a flat surface such as canvas,

paper, wood, etc. using colored pigments.

• line

• texture

• Value

• space

• Shape

• color

Elements of Painting

Line

. It is the simplest and universal of the six elements in painting

A horizontal line

connotes rest, calmness, and relaxation.

vertical

A ____ line connotes poise, force and balance.

slanting / Diagonal

. A ___ line or ____ line connotes instability and loss of control.

curved

a ____ line connotes action, energy, life, and pleasure.

• straight line

• curved line

line category

Texture

. This refers to the external aspect of paintings. The application of paint

may be thin and smooth, shiny or dull, and thick or rough.

Value

.This refers to lightness and darkness of a color.

tints

When colors are greatly diluted with white, they are called ___ ;

shades

the colors that are darker by the addition of black are called .

Space

. The artist ought to put the objects in their proper places to help the viewers

interpret the paintings.

Color

. This gives life to any visual arts. It is the shade used by an artist that

shows the real image of something and presents the connotation of each colored object

in the artwork.

• warm

• cool

two kinds of color

Warm colors

are called advancing colors because they make the objects appear larger and nearer to the viewers.

Cool colors

are receding colors because they give a peaceful effect on the paintings.

• hue

• value

• intensity

Color has three properties, namely:

Hue

literally means color. It refers to as pure color, or as the dominant color

of the object.

Value

is the quantity of white or black that is added to a hue.

intensity

is the degree of brightness of a hue.

full intensity, dull

The colors in the color wheel are at their ____ (bright). But once we

added white, black or gray to any color, this color becomes ___.

Monochromatic

is using the same hue with different gradients of value, or referring to one hue of several tones.

Analogous

involves the use of three adjacent colors in the color wheel, or the

three colors next to each other.

Complementary

colors consist of two colors which give a strongest contrast with one another.

Split Complementary

is a scheme using three colors. Select one color on the color wheel.

Triadic

uses three colors that are of equal distance from each other.

Square Tetradic

consists of four colors with equal spaced between them.

Rectangular Tetradic

is similar to square tetradic scheme with four colors. To

achieve rectangular tetradic, draw a rectangular shape as shown in the figure

below.

Shape

. This refers to an enclosed two-dimensional area. ___is formed

whenever lines connect both ends.

Rhythm

. It is a repetition of lines, shapes, sizes and colors in the artworks.

Proportion

. It describes the relationship of dimension of the objects when

compared to another object.

Formal balance (symmetrical)

is bring off if the objects are similar in forms, appearances, and sizes at

equal distances from the center.

Informal balance (asymmetrical).

is achieved by arranging the things which are dissimilar in shapes,

appearances, and sizes at equal distance from the center.

Harmony

. This is achieved if the artwork has similar or related elements. through colors, lines, shapes, forms, and texture in your work.

Emphasis

. This is the center of attraction of the artwork. The artist may use color, size or position of the object making the other elements appear subordinates to the mainnsubject.

Realism

. This refers to the real appearance of the major and minor objects

shown in the artworks.

Abstraction

. There are some techniques to show abstract subjects.

Expressionism

. uses distortion, swirling, and exaggeration in order to convey his feelings. The artist has an emphasis on emotional content.

Cubism

expresses his subject with the use of cone, cylinder and geometric shapes.

Mangling

. The artist presents the subject that is cut or hacked.

Symbolism

. This also expresses emotions, thoughts and fantasies. The elements of the artwork represent an idea.

The Spolarium painted by Luna

give us a glimpse of Roman history. It informed us about the dying gladiators who were devoid of their worldly possessions.

Impressionism

usually paints about outdoor activities capturing realistic scenes. He is also interested with landscapes as his subjects.

Fauvism

. This is characterized by vivid colors resulting to a vibrant effect. The

concern of the artist is to give enjoyment that’s why depression is out of his

theme. He does not conform with the actual appearance of the object pertaining

to its color.

Dadaism

. The concern of the artist is to show in public the wickedness of the

society. The presentation is somewhat shocking and provoking.

Futurism

. The artist is concerned with the view of the modern world. His works

appear worthier and more splendid with a touch of advanced technology. The

subject expresses modernization.

Surrealism

view the world as a magical one, or beyond reality. He may also present his subject with violence or cruelty.

Complementary colors (contrasted color harmony).

It neutralizes or intensifies each other when they are combined. Examples: a combination of pink and blue; black and white

Monochromatic colors (related color harmony).

This consists of several tones of one hue. Example: dark blue- royal blue-sky blue

spoils of war.

Spolarium, his other work of art, means

Juan Luna

won the first gold medal in the National Exposition of Fine Arts in Madrid (1884).

Blood Compact

juan luna His artwork ____ won the silver medal at Universal

Exposition in St. Louis Missouri, USA in 1904.

2. Fernando Amorsolo

was the first National Artist in the country.

Fernando Amorsolo

major works are entitled Dalagang Bukid, El Ciego, The Mestiza and Planting Rice.

Victor D. Edades, “The Thirteen Moderns “.

_____ the Father of Modern Philippine Painting, led an assemblage

called _____

Carlos”Botong” Francisco

was the most distinguished mural painter for three

decades. He used historical events as his subject.

Carlos”Botong” Francisco

WORKS First Mass at Limasawa, Bayanihan and The Invasion of Limahong.

Vicente Manansala

used abstract and cubist styles. He focused on realistic themes.

Vicente Manansala

works are Cluster of Nipa Hut, Market Vendors and Madonna of the Slums.

Hernando R. Ocampo

was known for his abstract paintings. His works featured

shapes bounded with curved lines painted in intense colors.

Hernando R. Ocampo

works Slum Dwellers, Genesis, and Ina ng Balon.

genesis

Hernando R. Ocampo masterpiece “ ____” was the basis of the design of the curtain of CCP Main Theater.

Cesar Legaspi

was known for utilizing the cubism method with geometric

shapes.

Cesar Legaspi

works Morning Dance, Gadgets and Reclining Nude.

Ang Kiukok

painted a subject about nationalism and sociological agenda

through cubistic forms.

Ang Kiukok

works Fisherman, Fighting Figures and Crucifixion.

Benedicto Cabrero

was known as “Bencab” and he was marked as the best seller of his generation.

Sabel

Benedicto Cabrero artwork “____” is a symbol of dislocation, despair

and isolation