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In this lesson you will learn about the Principles of Visual Art Variety Repetition Movement Rhythm Emphasis Balance Unity

Now you will make a series of designs that demonstrate the • You will need: principles of art 12”X 18” sheet of white paper

The Elements of Visual Art are: *line *texture *shape *space *color *value The Design Principles of Visual Arts help us organize the Elements of Visual Art

The Design Principles of Visual Arts • Variety • Emphasis • Repetition • Balance • Movement • Unity • Rhythm

1. Fold the paper in eight equal rectangles 2. Unfold the paper, then lay it flat 3. Label the 1 st rectangle with name and section & the others with the Principles Variety Repetition Emphasis Balance Movement First Name Last Name Section Design Principles Rhythm Unity Click

Variety • Differences in lines, shapes, colors, textures, value or space • Adds interest and/or excitement • Can reduce unity

Variety in the Elements of Art Line Space Shape Color Texture Value

Report from Rockport, Space Varietyin Value Variety inin. Color Line Texture Shape 1940 Stuart Davis (American, 1892– 1964) Click Microsoft

In the section labeled Variety, create a design that has variety in line, shape, color and texture Variety Repetition Emphasis Balance Movement First Name Last Name Section Design Principles Rhythm Unity

In the section labeled Variety, create a design that has variety in line, shape, color and texture Variety Repetition Emphasis Balance Movement First Name Last Name Section Design Principles Rhythm Unity

Repetition • Repeating lines, shapes, colors, textures, value or space • Adds movement, rhythm and/or pattern • Can increase unity

Repetition in the Elements of Art Line Space Shape Color Texture Value

René Jules Lalique French, 1860– 1945 Gold, enamel, Australian opal; amethysts; Repetition of of color shape Line Click

In the section labeled Repetition, create a design that has repetition in line, shape, value and texture Variety Repetition Movement First Name Last Name Section Click Design Principles Microsoft Rhythm Emphasis Balance Unity

In the section labeled Repetition, create a design that has repetition in line, shape, value and texture Variety Repetition Emphasis Balance Movement First Name Last Name Section Design Principles Rhythm Unity

Movement • Lines, shapes, colors, textures, value or space used to direct the viewers eye • Can occur along edges • Repetition cause movement

Movement in the Elements of Art Line Space Shape Color Texture Value

Slide Lecture at the Metropolitan Museum, 1916 Max Weber (American born Russia, 1881– 1961)

In the section labeled Movement, create a design that has movement in line and shape. Variety Repetition Emphasis Balance Movement First Name Last Name Section Design Principles Rhythm Unity

In the section labeled Movement, Click create a design that has movement in line and shape. Microsoft Variety Repetition Emphasis Balance Movement First Name Last Name Section Design Principles Rhythm Unity

Rhythm • Lines, shapes, colors, textures, value or space repeated to direct the viewers eye • Occurs when movement is repeated

Rhythm in the Elements of Art Line Space Shape Color Texture Value

Portrait of a German Officer 1914, Marsden Hartley (American, 1877– 1943)

In the section labeled Rhythm, create a design that has rhythm in shape and color Variety Repetition Emphasis Balance Movement First Name Last Name Section Design Principles Rhythm Unity

In the section labeled Rhythm, create a design that has rhythm in shape and color Variety Repetition Emphasis Balance Movement First Name Last Name Section Design Principles Rhythm Unity

Emphasis • Also referred to as Dominance or Center of Interest • One object or area in a composition stands out or attracts attention • Created with contrast

Emphasis in the Elements of Art Line Space Shape Color Texture Value

What stands out the most A Storm What do you notice first? ? Why? ? ? 1922 Georgia O'Keeffe (American, 1887– 1986) ?

In the section labeled Emphasis, create a design that has emphasis in shape and color Variety Repetition Emphasis Balance Movement First Name Last Name Section Design Principles Rhythm Unity

Balance • When a composition seems to be stable not heavier on one side or the other • Formal or Symmetrical (2=2) • Informal or Asymmetrical (1+1=2)

An experiment with balance Not Balanced

Formal

Informal

Balance in the Elements of Art Line Shape Texture Space Color Value

Balance in the Elements of Art Line Shape Texture Formal Informal Formal Informal Space Color Value

"Carlton" Room Divider 1981 Ettore Sottsass (Italian, born 1917), Designer; Manufacturer Memphis Milano (Italian)

Formal Balance

The Studio 1939 Georges Braque (French, 1882– 1963)

Informal

In the section labeled Balance, create a design that is balanced either symmetrically or asymmetrically Variety Repetition Emphasis Balance Movement First Name Last Name Section Design Principles Rhythm Unity

Unity Click Microsoft • Lines, shapes, colors, textures, value or space fit together to form one unit • Composition appears to be a whole not a collection of parts

Unity in the Elements of Art Line Space Shape Color Texture Value

Click Movement Temple Gardens Shapes repeated 1920 Colors repeated Paul Klee (German, 1879– 1940)

Temple Gardens 1920 Unity Paul Klee (German, 1879– 1940)

In the section labeled Unity, create a design that has unity without being boring Variety Repetition Emphasis Balance Movement First Name Last Name Section Design Principles Rhythm Unity

The Design Principles of Visual Arts • Variety • Emphasis • Repetition • Balance • Movement • Unity • Rhythm

The Design Principles of Visual Arts help us organize the Elements of Visual Art The Elements of Visual Art are: *line *texture *shape *space *color *value

What have you learned about the Elements and Principles of Visual Art? • ELEMENTS: – Line – Shape – Space – Texture – Value – Color • PRINCIPLES – Variety – Repetition – Movement – Rhythm – Emphasis – Balance – Unity

Now you will make a design that shows what you know about the elements of Visual Art and how they can be organized • You will need: 9”X 12” sheet watercolor paper

Write your name and section in the lower left hand corner. Jane Smith 5 Z

1. Turn your paper over so your name is on the back 2. Use the pencil to create a design or scene. Draw very lightly. Don’t include a lot of tiny details. 3. The composition will: • Use all the elements of art • be interesting • use the entire sheet of paper • show something real, a feeling, or Jane Smith 5 Z

Does your drawing: *fill the space of the paper *seem interesting *look very lightly drawn Does your design: show at least one contain: of the following: *line *shape *texture *something real *a feeling

Now use the watercolor paints to add color and value to your drawing Use your best watercolors: craftsmanship • transparently so that every with lots of paint mark water for large looks like you shapes and intend it to look. background • Opaquely with

Set up for painting You will need: #2 & #7 watercolor brushes Box of watercolor paints Watercolor cup Fill water color cup half full of water, change the water when it gets dirty

Does your painting show: • color and value • transparent color for large shapes and background • Opaque color for small details • every paint mark looks intended (no stray marks or

Lay a sheet of tracing paper over your design Use two pieces Fold the tape to the of tape to hinge back of the painting the tracing paper to your painting When your Painting is finished and dry… Click Microsoft

Lay the self-assessment sheet next to the painting Write your name and section at the top of the self-assessment sheet Jane Smith 5 Z

Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil. To show texture Jane Smith 5 Z 1 1

Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil. 2. Jane Smith 5 Z 1 2

Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil. 3. To achieve unity Jane Smith 5 Z 3 1 3 2 1 2

Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil. 4. Make ground look smooth Jane Smith 5 Z 3 1 4 2

Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil. 5. Make people seem far away Jane Smith 5 Z 5 3 1 4 2 5

Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil. 6. Jane Smith 5 Z 5 4 2 3 6 1 3 1 4 6 2 5

Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil. 7. Variety Different sized clouds Jane Smith 5 Z and different colors 5 3 7 4 2 6 1 3 1 4 6 7 2 5

Self-assessment of Elements and Principles Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil. · Circle two phrases that best describes your use of each the following elements; add a phrase if the ones listed don’t apply to your work. · Place the number of the element on an example of its use. 8. Repetition Line and shape to make texture Jane Smith 5 Z and pattern 5 3 7 4 2 6 1 3 8 1 4 6 7 8 2 5

Self-assessment of Elements and Principles Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil. · Circle two phrases that best describes your use of each the following elements; add a phrase if the ones listed don’t apply to your work. · Place the number of the element on an example of its use. 9. Emphasis The house stands out because it is large and bright Jane Smith 5 Z 5 3 7 4 6 1 3 8 2 10 1 4 6 7 8 2 5

Self-assessment of Elements and Principles Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil. · Circle two phrases that best describes your use of each the following elements; add a phrase if the ones listed don’t apply to your work. · Place the number of the element on an example of its use. 10. Movement/Rhythm Instead of writing about movement, trace a line of movement in your painting Jane Smith 5 Z 5 3 7 4 2 6 1 3 8 1 4 6 7 8 2 5

Self-assessment of Elements and Principles Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil. · Circle two phrases that best describes your use of each the following elements; add a phrase if the ones listed don’t apply to your work. · Place the number of the element on an example of its use. 11. Balance (circle one below) Informal Formal The people and the sun help balance the house Jane Smith 5 Z 5 3 7 4 2 6 1 3 8 1 4 6 7 8 2 5

Self-assessment of Elements and Principles Follow the directions at the top of the sheet. Use your pencil. · Circle two phrases that best describes your use of each the following elements; add a phrase if the ones listed don’t apply to your work. · Place the number of the element on an example of its use. 12. Unity The line of movement and the story help get unity Jane Smith 5 Z 5 3 7 4 2 6 1 3 8 1 4 6 7 8 2 5

Place the Self-assessment on top of the tracing paper and painting. Hand in these three sheets Jane Smith 5 Z 5 3 7 4 2 6 1 3 8 1 4 6 7 8 2 5

This work shows what you have learned about Elements and Principles of Visual Art? • ELEMENTS: – Line – Shape – Space – Texture – Value – Color • PRINCIPLES – Variety – Repetition – Movement – Rhythm – Emphasis – Balance – Unity