gec art

Methods of emphasizing objects

1. By arrangement or by grouping of objects. 2. By decoration 3. By color contrast

Aspects of Proportion

1. Proportion in the grouping of objects 2. Proportion in space divisions. 3. Scales

Contrast

Synonymous to the principle of opposition or contradiction. It has some relationship with balance and emphasis.

Emphasis

Tends to carry the eyes from the center of interest or dominant part to the less important or subordinate part.

Proportion

The art principle which shows pleasing relationship between a whole and its parts and between the parts themselves. It can be achieved through the proper arrangement of space divisions.

simplicity

The most essential factor in emphasis.

Utility/Adaptability/Function

The object must be adaptable to the purpose for which it is made.

Balance

a condition or quality which gives a feeling of repose, rest, stability and equilibrium.

Transitional line/transition

a curved, graceful line which connects two opposing or contrasting lines.

Slant or diagonal balance

a form of informal balance in which the objects are balanced on a diagonal axis.

Contradiction

a form of transition, but because it is not harmonious, it may be classified under the lines in contrast. It is a straight line connecting two opposing lines diagonally.

Unity/Variety

all elements fit together comfortably.

Bisymmetrical

also called absolute or perfect balance, the balance of identical objects placed on each side of the central axis and equally distant from the center.

Symmetrical

also called apparent or obvious balance, the balance of objects with nearly identical description.

Harmony of texture

can be determined by feeling the object with the fingertips or by looking at it.

Visual weight

is the quality which gains and holds attention. It is the power of attraction of the elements of art.

harmony

produces an impression of unity through the selection and arrangement of consistent objects or ideas. It is the quality which unifies every part of an arrangement.

Novelty of Newness

provides the best opportunity for developing one's creative ability.

Harmony of Size

refers to good proportion

Rhythm

regular, uniform, or related visual movement made through the repetition of a unit or motif. It is the basis of almost all performing arts because it is the principle which is quickly felt.

Harmony of lines and shapes

repeating the shape of the lines or by connecting transitional lines to constrasting lines.

Formal or symmetrical balance

the balance of equal visual weights placed at equal distance from the axis.

Informal or Assymetrical

the balance of unequal visual weights, the heavier one being nearer the axis and the lighter one the farther. Sometimes referred as occult balance or free balance.

Principle of Art and Design

the foundation in creating an art. The use of these principles will tell us whether an art is successful and beautiful and whether or not the painting is finished.

Background

the least thing that should be emphasized in any arrangement or composition.

Design

the proper arrangement of the different elements of art on order to produce something beautiful

Movement

the result of using the elements of art that they move the viewer's eye around and within the image.

Pattern

the uniform repetition of any of the elements of art or any combination thereof.

Harmony of color

using two or more colors in decorating an article or object. It does not mean the mixing of colors.