Learning to Look: The Principles of Design Reading: Ar,orms, 58-‐77 Terms/Concepts: Principles of Design, composiemphasis, subordinaasymmetrical balance, symmetrical balance, rhythm, repe<direcpropordynamic balancing, contrast, focal point.
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Shape Mass Space Line Color Light Texture Elements of Design Time & Mo
The “What”
Principles of Design Unity/Variety Balance Emphasis/SubordinaScale/ProporRepe<
The “How”
ComposiShape Space how shapes are arranged in space. = + horizontal axis
Emphasis/SubordinaWhere does your eye go?
Emphasis/SubordinaWhere does your eye go now?
Emphasis/SubordinaAnd now?
focal point Emphasis/Subordinato draw aAen
Emphasis/Subordina
Light Emphasis/Subordina
“Visual Weight” Wassily Kandinsky, Composi6on VIII, 1923.
Unity/Variety to give the appearance of “oneness” and/or diversity.
Unity/Variety
Unity/Variety Yves Klein, IKB, 1962.
Unity/Variety Wassily Kandinsky, Composi6on VIII, 1923.
Balance The achievement of equilibrium, in which acinfluences are held in check by opposing forces.
Symmetrical Balance Balance
Asymmetrical Balance Balance
Asymmetrical Balance Balance Cool Warm Cool Warm Cool Warm Cool Neutral
Balance
Scale the size of an object or element of a composiPropor
Scale the size relathe parts to the whole. Propor
Scale/ProporDimensions: 14’5” x 28’¼”
Scale ProporDimensions: 14’5” x 28’¼”
Dimensions: 14’5” x 28’¼” Scale Propor
Scale ProporWassily Kandinsky, Composi6on VIII, 1923.
Refectory, Santa Maria della Grazie, Milan, Italy.
Contrast the juxtaposielements.
Contrast TintoreAo, The Last Supper, 1592.
Contrast Michelangelo di Merisi (Caravaggio), Conversion of St. Paul, 1601.
Contrast Wassily Kandinsky, Composi6on VIII, 1923.
Contrast The juxtaposielements.
Rhythm Repe<The repeated use of visual elements that contribute to a sense of unity, con
Rhythm Repe<Wassily Kandinsky, Composi6on VIII, 1923.
Rhythm Repe<any kind of movement or structure of dominant and subordinate elements in sequence.
Reminder: Quiz 1 is due online NEXT TUESDAY Feb. 5th on Blackboard
InstrucReminder: Learning to Look is due NEXT Thursday Feb. 7th on Blackboard or in class
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