ARH Chapter 4
Why did Matisse believe that design was as important to a composition as facial expressions and gestures?
He believed that the arrangement of visual elements was necessary to create an expressive composition
How does an artist's use of directional forces differ from the use of emphasis and subordination in a work of art?
Directional forces create a path around the work of art.
The more variety in a work of art, the more the artist
Has to introduce orderly elements
What distinguishes the use of balance in sculpture from its use in painting?
Sculpture must consider balance for structural purposes.
Why do many public buildings employ symmetrical balance in their designs?
Symmetrical balance suggests stability and permanence.
Why is it possible for a small yellow form to balance a large blue form?
Warm colors appear heavier than cool colors.
Which term refers to the organization of visual elements in a painting or a photograph?
composition
Artists use contrast, color intensity, position, and size to create
emphasis on a specific area of the work.
Most artists want a balance of unity and variety because
that combination usually yields the most interesting compositions.
What design goal does the inclusion of helicopters, cars, and hand grenades demonstrate in contemporary Afghan carpets?
pattern
What is the design principle for creating a neutral area that does not distract from the area of emphasis?
subordination
Which element is necessary to create an all-over pattern in an artwork?
the repetition of a set of ordered elements
A person typically experiences scale in relation to
the size of his or her body.
What combination of lines provides stability in a composition?
vertical and horizontal lines
