Movement: A Principle of Art
Visual movement is used by ar-sts to direct viewers through their work, o7en to focal areas. Such movement can be directed along lines, edges, shapes, and colors within the works, but moves the eye most easily on paths of equal value. Movement is o7en associated with water or other weather elements. The word movement is o7en associated with dance and sports. The graceful flow of dancers and the dar-ng of soccer players emphasize movement. Swirling lines are o7en used to create a sense of movement or ac-on. How does this Chinese Dragon pain-ng show Movement? How does this Koi Fish pain-ng show Movement? Cartoon ar-sts o7en use expressive lines to suggest visual movement of their characters. Op Art o7en suggests movement with dark to light values, and size changes of shapes. Which Artwork shows Movement? Which Artwork shows Movement? Sculptures that suggest movement Buildings that show movement