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
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Helen Frankenthale
Balance
Proportion
Movement
Emphasis/Contrast
Rhythm/Pattern
Variety
Harmony
Gradation
Unity/Composition
Balance
Georgia O’Keeffe
Formal 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
Radial Balance
Rose Window at Notre Dame
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.
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CONTRAST
A large difference between two things to create interest
and tension. Can create Emphasis
Ansel Adams
Salvador Dali
Contrast
Gee’s Bend Quilts
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.
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Proportion
Tom Otterness
Proportion refers to one piece of an object in relation to the rest of the
object. A part to whole relationship.
Claes Oldenburg
PROPORTIO
The comparative
relationship of one
part to another
with respect to size,
quantity, or
degree; SCALE.
Gustave
Caillebotte
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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.
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Movement
George Bellows
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.
Rhythm
Edvard Munch
Vincent Van Gogh
MOVEMENT
RHYTHM
MOVEMENT
RHYTHM
MOVEMENT
RHYTHM
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.
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Emphasis/Focal Point
Andrew Wyeth
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.
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Rhythm/Pattern
Gustav Klimt
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.
Jasper Johns
PATTERN
and Repetition
Gustav Klimt
Repetition of a design.
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.
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Variety
Kurt Schwitters
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
variety
Marc Chagal
Variety stresses the differences of the elements.
variety
Trent Sizemore
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.
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Harmony
Picasso
Jacob Lawrence
Harmony stresses the similarities of the elements.
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.
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GRADATION
Gradation refers to a way of combining elements by using a series of gradual
changes in those elements.
GRADATION
Antonio M. Ruiz
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