Lesson 2.2_Elements of Art - Lines, Medium, Rhythm, Style-Structure-Shape

Line

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

Vertical line

basic framework of all forms, power & delimitation, strength, stability, simplicity, and efficiency.

Vertical line

a sense of height because they are perpendicular to the earth, extending upwards toward the sky.

Horizontal line

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

Diagonal line

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

Jog line

it shows violence, zigzag, confusion, and conflict

Curve line

it shows a gradual change of direction and fluidity. It signifies subtle form.

Curve line

Soft, shallow curves recall the curves of the human body and often have a pleasing, sensual quality and a softening effect on the composition.

The curve of a line can convey what?

energy

Medium

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

What are the kinds of art medium?

Painting

Drawing

Printing

Sculpture

Textile

Photography

Painting

is an image (artwork) created using pigments (color) on a surface such as paper or canvas.

Drawing

the art or technique of producing images on a surface, usually paper, by means of marks, usually of ink, graphite, chalk, charcoal, or crayon

Printing

traditionally, a technique for applying under pressure a certain quantity of coloring agent onto a specified surface to form a body of text or an illustration

Sculpture

an artistic form in which hard or plastic materials are worked into three-dimensional art objects. The designs may be embodied in freestanding objects, in reliefs on surfaces, or in environments ranging from tableaux to context that envelop the spectator. An enormous variety of media may be used, including clay, wax, stone, metal, fabric, glass, wood, plaster, rubber, and random “found” objects. Materials may be carved, modeled, molded, cast, wrought, welded, sewn, assembled, or otherwise shaped and combined.

Textile

any filament, fiber, or yarn that can be made into fabric or cloth, and the resulting material itself.

The term textile is derived from the Latin word?

textilis

The term textile is derived from the French word?

texere

The term is derived from the Latin textilis and the French texere, meaning?

“to weave,” and it originally referred only to woven fabrics.

Photography

method of recording the image of an object through the action of light, or related radiation, on a light-sensitive material.

The word photography, derived from the Greek words and it was first used in?

photos(“light”) and graphein (“to draw”), was first used in the 1830s

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 two-d or three- objects.

Emphasis

the composition refers to developing points of interest to pull the viewer's eye to important parts of the body of the work.

Balance

it is a sense of stability in the body of work. It can be created by repeating same shapes and by creating a feeling of equal weight.

Harmony

achieved in a body of work by using similar elements throughout the work, harmony gives an uncomplicated look to your work.

Variety

refers to the differences in the work, you can achieve variety by using difference shapes, textures, colors and values in your work.

Movement

adds excitement to your work by showing action and directing the viewers eye throughout the picture plane.

Rhythm

a type of movement in drawing and painting. It is seen in repeating of shapes and colors. Alternating lights and darks also give a sense of rhythm.

Proportion or scale

refers to the relationships of the size of objects in a body of work. Proportions give a sense of size seen as a relationship of objects. such as smallness or largeness.

Unity

is seen in a painting or drawing when all the parts equal a whole. Your work should not appear disjointed or confusing.

What are the different subjects of work of art?

Nature

Women

Men

Emotion

Places

Animals

Events

Saints

Religion

Churches

Child

Fruits

Toys

Landscapes

Seascape

What are the principles of art?

Emphasis

Balance

Harmony

Variety

Movement

Rhythm

Proportion or scale

Unity

What are the elements of art?

Color

Lines

Medium

Rhythm

Style

Structure

Shape