Motif A repeated figure or design in architecture

Motif: A repeated figure or design in architecture or decoration

Folk art: Art originating from common people of a nation or region; reflecting traditional culture,

Collage: An artistic composition of materials and objects pasted over a surface

Principles of Art Balance Rhythm Movement Emphasis Contrast Pattern Unity

What is a Principle? ? • An idea that uses art elements to create a composition or other works of art.

Balance: A feeling of stability in a composition or art work.

Symmetrical Balance: Has elements that appear on both sides of a composition or object.

Asymmetrical Balance: Has 2 sides that are different but still appear visually balanced.

Radial Balance: Symmetrical when cut down the center in any direction.

Movement: Combines elements that direct viewers eyes in a certain direction.

Contrast: Differences in color, textures, value, shapes and other elements to create interest or excitement.

Another example of ‘contrast’

Rhythm: Repetition & variety of elements.

Emphasis: Creates importance and focus on an element or elements.

Pattern: Repeated elements that increases surface interest.

Unity: It gives the feeling that the artwork was planned, is complete and everything belongs together.

Kinetic sculpture: art that is designed to move on it’s own or with help from an outside source

Mobile: A type of sculpture consisting of balanced parts that hang and move in the air Lee Bontecou: Sculptor, painter

Alexander Calder • 1898 -1976 • “mobile” was coined because of his artwork • His artwork is often playful yet abstract

Armature: framework around which the sculpture is built

Papier Mache a mixture of wheat glue, water and newspaper that covers a surface

Cliché: An overused expression or idea

Visual pun: a play on words, language and images at the same time