Art Chapter 8 Quiz
how did the group of artists called the futurists use rhythm to capture the idea of movement itself?
showed forms changing into energy by slanting and overlapping surfaces, which made them seem to move
definition of rhythm
the principle of art that indicates movement by the repition of elements
what rhythms are created by repeating positive shapes separated by negative spaces
visual rhythm
whats a pattern
a 2 dimensional decorative visual repitition
definition of motif
a unit that is repeated in visual rhythm
what is the difference between alternating rhythm and flowing rhythm
alt- can occur in many different ways. flowing- repitition of wavy lines
what is kinetic sculpture
artists use abstract shapes and put them into real motion. they use real forces of air currents and gravity. they are sculptures that actually move in space
give two examples of random rhythm. what is the motif in each example
autumn leaves covering the ground- autumn leaves creacks in the mud- cracks
whats an example of a random rhythm and definition
autumn leaves that cover the ground- no order or planned arrangement
what is the term used to describe the types of creations made by calder? who gave calders moving creations this name?
mobiles- by marcel duchamp
identify and define the two terms used to talk about repitition in art
motif- a unit repreated in visual rhythm, pattern- 2d decorative visual repetition
whats a kinetic sculpture
moving sculptures, actually moved in space. another name for them is "mobiles"
whats progressive rhythm
no change in the motif each time the motif is repeated- changes incrementally
whats an example of a regular rhythms and def
parking spaces- object or shape is repcurring with identical motifs with equal amounts of space between them
how do rhythm and pattern differ
pattern- combination of elements repeated, rhythm- combination of elements repeated but with variation
whats visual movement
principal of art used to create the look and feeling of action and to guide the viewers eyes throughout the work of art
how is visual movement different from real action
real action involves a physical change in position
define regular rhythm. give an example of how regular rhythm is used in your eviroment.
reg rhythm- identical motifs with equal amounts of space between them. ex- parking spaces
definition of visual rhythm
rhythm you recieve through your eyes rather than through your ears
in what ways can an alternating rhythm occur
second motif, make a change to the original motif, change spaces in between motifs, changes position of motif
What's a module
3D motif
which group of artists used rhythm to capture the idea of movement itself?
Futurists