Art 1 Final Exam

what type of perspective is being utilized in given works of art works

(one point or two point) be able to recognize

You will view a work of art and answer specific questions about that work of art. These questions will be based on the critical method of critiquing a work of art. You will:

--Describe what you see (the subject matter, the scene, etc.). --Analyze: Discuss how the work is unified, the movement that you see, how it is balanced, what is emphasized, and how the artist creates these things using the elements of art (line, shape/form, value, color, space, texture). --Interpret the painting. Explain what you think the artist is trying to say to the viewer and in what kind of mood this painting puts you. --Evaluate the painting. Explain why you do or do not like it. This essay will be worth 20 points.

certain elements have more visual weight than others; a little of one thing can balance more of another thing- for example:

-Size & contour: a large shape or form appears to be heavier than a small shape. Several small shapes or forms can balance one large shape. A small, complex object can balance a large, simple object. -Texture: rough surfaces attract the viewer's eye more easily than smooth even surfaces. Small, rough-textured areas can balance a large, smooth surface. -Value: the stronger the contrast in value between an object & the background, the more visual weight the object has. Black against white has more weight than gray against white. -Position: a large object close to the dominant area of the work can be balanced by a smaller object placed far from the dominant area. A large, positive shape and a small, negative space can be balanced against a small, positive shape and a large, negative space. -Color: a high-intensity color has more visual weight than a low-intensity color. A small area of bright color is able to balance a larger area of a dull, more neutral color

explain the difference between formal and informal balance

Formal balance occurs when equal, or very similar elements are placed on opposite sides of a central axis. (Symmetrical Balance) Informal balance involves a balance of unlike objects. (Asymmetrical Balance)

how an artist created unity in a given work of art (I will show you a work of art and you will have to explain how the artist unified it.) Ways include:

Make one element dominant Repeat visual units Use monochromatic or analogous colors Use a similar overall surface quality

Contrast within a given work of art: (I will show you a work of art and you have to describe at least 3 contrasts you see in that work of art.)

Materials Lines Shapes Forms Sizes Values Colors Textures Styles ideas

What is being emphasized in a given work of art and how the artist created that emphasis. Ways include:

Rely on one art element Exaggerate shapes or forms Simplify the design Use special placement Group elements Isolate the main subject Emphasize the scale of an object Repeat elements

label works with what type of balance is being displayed (symmetrical, asymmetrical, appromixate symmetry, radial)

Symmetrical balance is the organization of the parts of a composition such that each side of a vertical axis mirrors the other. Approximate symmetry is the organization of the parts of a composition such that each side of a vertical axis contains similar, but not identical shapes or forms. There are small differences on either side. Asymmetrical balance is the organization of the parts of a composition such that the sides of a vertical axis have equal visual weight but are not alike. It is a balance of unlike objects. Radial Balance is a composition that is based on a circle, with the design radiating from a central point.

Positive space

The areas containing the subject matter in an artwork

why artists create contrast in their artwork

To add interest To develop a mood To attract attention To delight the viewer

contrast

a principle of design that describes large differences in the elements of an artwork to achieve emphasis and interest.

regular

a repeated pattern that is both predictable and continuous; identical motifs and equal amounts of space between them.

unity

a sense of wholeness or harmony in a work of art

Perspective

an artist's representation of a 3-D world on a 2-D surface

Texture

an artwork's actual or implied surface quality

kinetic art

art that actually moves

a scene utilizing one point perspective and overlapping, size, variation, and placement to show depth

be able to draw

you will have to explain how you created unity and emphasis in this drawing

be able to draw a unified picture using asymmetrical balance and incorporating emphasis

The difference between bone dry and bisque clay

bone dry refers to clay which is ready to be fired. All the moisture is gone from the clay. Clay is VERY FRAGILE at this stage bisque is ceramic ware that has been fired once without glaze

Vanishing Point

in a composition featuring linear perspective, that spot on the horizon toward which parallel lines appear to converge and at which they seem to disappear

the difference between planned pattern and random pattern:

planned patterns are consistent and orderly while random patterns are inconsistent and have been created by chance or without an orderly organization.

progressive

repeated motifs change in a predictable way

unexpected/random

rhythm that might be jerky, irregular, or spontaneous; a motif repeated in no apparent order, or with no regular spaces in between.

What it means to score and slip clay and why this is important

scoring and slipping is a preferred method of attaching pieces of clay- doing it this way creates a better bond one would score the pieces that need to be attached (make hatch marks in the clay) and then apply slip (watered down clay) over the score marks before joining the pieces together

flowing

smooth; seems to unify the whole composition in a peaceful but powerful way; repeating wavy lines

motif

the 2 of 3 dimensional unit that is repeated to form a pattern

real (tactile) texture

the actual surface quality of an artwork

Negative space

the areas of an artwork not occupied by subject matter, but which contribute to the composition

Composition

the arrangement of elements such a line, value, and form within an artwork

Implied (visual) texture

the perceived surface quality of an artwork

scale

the relative size of a figure or object, compared to others of its kind, its environment, or humans.

visual pattern

the repetition of one or more elements

emphasis

the significance, or importance that you give to something; a principle of design that artists use to create dominance and focus in their work.

Linear Perspective

the technique by which artists create the illusion of depth on a flat surface. All paralleled lines of projection converge at the vanishing point, and associated objects are rendered smaller the farther from the viewer they are intended to seem.

Visual balance

the way that the different parts of a composition relate to one another

what happens to things as they recede (go back) into space

they get smaller

why artists create compositional movement:

to lead the viewer's eye across a composition or to the center of interest. Without it a composition would lack unity.

alternating

variety; pairing contrasting components to create needed interest in a composition; introduction of a second motif; change in the placement or content of the original motif; change in the spaces between the motifs.

What visual weight is and how it affects balance in a work of art:

visual weight is the attraction that elements in a work of art have for the viewer's eyes. in asymmetrical balance, visual weight is what helps balance the work of art.

how to "wedge" clay and why it is important

wedging is kneading clay (or slamming it on the table) to make it homogeneous and eliminate air bubbles air bubbles need to be eliminated so that artwork does not explode in the kiln