Identification vs. Description &

ART ELEMENTS

Identification vs. Description &

ART ELEMENTS

Identification Identification Identification is the capability to

find, retrieve or report specific data. Identification is the capability to

find, retrieve or report specific data.

How would you identify a work of Art?

How would you identify a work of Art?

Name of Artist Title of Art Work Date

(Year/Century) Medium Period/Genre Country (optional)

Name of Artist Title of Art Work Date

(Year/Century) Medium Period/Genre Country (optional)

Identifying a work of artIdentifying a work of art Henry Ossawa

Tanner The Banjo Lesson 1893 Oil on Canvas Realism

Henry Ossawa Tanner

The Banjo Lesson 1893 Oil on Canvas Realism

DescriptionDescription

A description seeks to provide a definition of something, such as what it looks like, sounds like or feels like.

The product of thought bounded by context, similarities, differences and interpretation.

A description seeks to provide a definition of something, such as what it looks like, sounds like or feels like.

The product of thought bounded by context, similarities, differences and interpretation.

How do you describe a work of art?

How do you describe a work of art?

Use the vocabulary developed by the Ancient Roman Architect, Vitruvius.

Elements of Art Principles of Design

Use the vocabulary developed by the Ancient Roman Architect, Vitruvius.

Elements of Art Principles of Design

Elements of ArtElements of Art

The Elements of Art are the building blocks for a work of art.

Artists use the elements in planned and organized ways.

They are organized according to the Principles of Design.

The Elements of Art are the building blocks for a work of art.

Artists use the elements in planned and organized ways.

They are organized according to the Principles of Design.

Elements of ArtElements of Art Color Line Shape Form Value Texture Space

Color Line Shape Form Value Texture Space

ColorColor

Color is the most expressive element of art and is seen by the way light reflects off a surface. 

Color is the most expressive element of art and is seen by the way light reflects off a surface.  Keith Haring, Untitled, 1982

Three Properties of Color Three Properties of Color All colors possess three basic qualities. Hue is another word for color and it is basically

the color pigment present. Value involves the lightness and darkness of a

color. A color is made lighter by adding white and darker by adding black. Each color also has natural value. From lightest to darkest are: Yellow, Orange, Red and Green, Blue and Violet.

Intensity is the brightness or dullness of a color. A color can't be made brighter than the way the pigment comes to you in the paint tube.

All colors possess three basic qualities. Hue is another word for color and it is basically

the color pigment present. Value involves the lightness and darkness of a

color. A color is made lighter by adding white and darker by adding black. Each color also has natural value. From lightest to darkest are: Yellow, Orange, Red and Green, Blue and Violet.

Intensity is the brightness or dullness of a color. A color can't be made brighter than the way the pigment comes to you in the paint tube.

Color WheelColor Wheel The Color Wheel is a diagram

that organizes colors. It can be reproduced by just remembering the placement of three colors: Red, Yellow and Blue. These colors can be used to make all other colors. Yellow is always placed at the top, Red to the left and Blue to the Right forming an equilateral triangle.

The purpose of the color wheel is to show the relationship of colors to each other. It also helps us to find ways colors look good together (color schemes will be addressed later in this unit).

The Color Wheel is a diagram that organizes colors. It can be reproduced by just remembering the placement of three colors: Red, Yellow and Blue. These colors can be used to make all other colors. Yellow is always placed at the top, Red to the left and Blue to the Right forming an equilateral triangle.

The purpose of the color wheel is to show the relationship of colors to each other. It also helps us to find ways colors look good together (color schemes will be addressed later in this unit).

Primary ColorsPrimary Colors

The primary colors are what the color wheel is based on and are indicated on this color wheel by the solid black line. They are Yellow, Red and Blue and they form an equilateral triangle. Yellow is always at the top, Red to the left, and Blue is to the right.

These three colors are primary or basic and can be used to make all other colors in the world.

The primary colors are what the color wheel is based on and are indicated on this color wheel by the solid black line. They are Yellow, Red and Blue and they form an equilateral triangle. Yellow is always at the top, Red to the left, and Blue is to the right.

These three colors are primary or basic and can be used to make all other colors in the world.

Secondary ColorsSecondary Colors

The secondary colors are the colors connected by the dotted line. They are created by mixing two primary colors and are placed between those color on the color wheel.

Yellow + Red = Orange Yellow + Blue = Green Blue + Red = Violet (also known as

Purple)

The secondary colors are the colors connected by the dotted line. They are created by mixing two primary colors and are placed between those color on the color wheel.

Yellow + Red = Orange Yellow + Blue = Green Blue + Red = Violet (also known as

Purple)

Intermediate ColorsIntermediate Colors

Intermediate Colors are made by mixing adjacent primary and secondary colors. They are located on the color wheel between those two colors. There are six intermediate colors and are named by using the primary color first.

Yellow-Green = Yellow + Green Blue-Green = Blue + Green Blue-Violet = Blue + Violet Red-Violet = Red + Violet Red-Orange = Red + Orange Yellow-Orange = Yellow + Orange

Intermediate Colors are made by mixing adjacent primary and secondary colors. They are located on the color wheel between those two colors. There are six intermediate colors and are named by using the primary color first.

Yellow-Green = Yellow + Green Blue-Green = Blue + Green Blue-Violet = Blue + Violet Red-Violet = Red + Violet Red-Orange = Red + Orange Yellow-Orange = Yellow + Orange

Warm ColorsWarm Colors Suggest

heat and flames

Suggest heat and flames

Warm ColorsSuggest heat fire, and flames

 Cool ColorsSuggest water, grass, and shadows

  

                                                               

Uche OkekeAna Mmuo, 1961.(Land of the Dead)

Cool Colors Cool Colors

Suggest water, grass, and shadows

Suggest water, grass, and shadows

J.A.McNeill Whistler, Nocturne: BLue & Gold - Old Battersea Bridge, 1873

LineLine Line is the path

of a moving point.

Lines define the edges of shapes and forms.  

Line is the path of a moving point.

Lines define the edges of shapes and forms.  

Three Basic Properties of Line

Three Basic Properties of Line

Direction

Measure

Character

Direction

Measure

Character

DirectionDirection Horizontal Line Horizontal lines follow

the horizon line. (The horizon line is, in a general definition, where the sky and land meet.) When they are dominant in a work of art there is a strong restful, relaxing, almost peaceful feeling within the work of art. The direction of line is important because it can control the viewers eye movement.

Horizontal Line Horizontal lines follow

the horizon line. (The horizon line is, in a general definition, where the sky and land meet.) When they are dominant in a work of art there is a strong restful, relaxing, almost peaceful feeling within the work of art. The direction of line is important because it can control the viewers eye movement.

DirectionDirection

Diagonal Line Diagonal lines are

placed at angles in the composition. They are neither horizontal or vertical and they imply motion.

Diagonal Line Diagonal lines are

placed at angles in the composition. They are neither horizontal or vertical and they imply motion.

DirectionDirection Vertical Lines Straight up and

down lines in a composition create a sense of stability. There is often a sense of structure and poise about the work of art also.

This non-objective piece is very structured and stable

Vertical Lines Straight up and

down lines in a composition create a sense of stability. There is often a sense of structure and poise about the work of art also.

This non-objective piece is very structured and stable

MeasureMeasure

There can be an infinite number of combinations of long and short, thick and thin lines within a composition.

Thin Short Fat Long

There can be an infinite number of combinations of long and short, thick and thin lines within a composition.

Thin Short Fat Long

Character Character The character of line

shows emotional qualities and is greatly dependent on the nature of the artistic media that the artist uses.

Looking at the diagram: Can you locate lines that show these feelings? Somber, tired, energetic, brittle, alive, feminity, etc.?

The character of line shows emotional qualities and is greatly dependent on the nature of the artistic media that the artist uses.

Looking at the diagram: Can you locate lines that show these feelings? Somber, tired, energetic, brittle, alive, feminity, etc.?

ShapeShape

Shape is 2 dimensional It can be Organic or geometric.

This painting by Frank Stella is a geometric abstraction, 1968

Shape is an area enclosed by line.

Geometric vs. Organic Shapes

Geometric vs. Organic Shapes

Geometric Shapes (such as a square, triangle, or rectangle) also called rectilinear.

Organic Shapes are free form also called curvilinear shapes. Shapes in nature are usually organic: leaves, trees, mountains, clouds, animals.

Geometric Shapes (such as a square, triangle, or rectangle) also called rectilinear.

Organic Shapes are free form also called curvilinear shapes. Shapes in nature are usually organic: leaves, trees, mountains, clouds, animals.

ShapeShape Shape is an area enclosed by line, or seen as an

area because of color or value changes. Shapes have two dimensions. They can be geometric or organic.

This abstract painting has three people that are simplified into an arrangement of flat shapes. The artist used a variety of shapes in creating the painting that sort of fits together like a puzzle.

Look for these shape varieties: Large, medium & small shapes Geometric & organic shapes Flat & patterned shapes Dark & light shapes Positive & negative shapes Outlined & un-outlined shapes

Shape is an area enclosed by line, or seen as an area because of color or value changes. Shapes have two dimensions. They can be geometric or organic.

This abstract painting has three people that are simplified into an arrangement of flat shapes. The artist used a variety of shapes in creating the painting that sort of fits together like a puzzle.

Look for these shape varieties: Large, medium & small shapes Geometric & organic shapes Flat & patterned shapes Dark & light shapes Positive & negative shapes Outlined & un-outlined shapes

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POSITIVE& NEGATIVE SHAPES

POSITIVE& NEGATIVE SHAPES

THE DISCUS THROWERby MYRON Greece 460-450 BC

FormForm

Forms are three Dimensional. They occupy space or give the illusion that they occupy the space.

Forms are three Dimensional. They occupy space or give the illusion that they occupy the space.

Rectilinear formsRectilinear forms

Rectilinear forms are used in architecture. Rectilinear forms have geometric sides and have angular corners and edges.

Rectilinear forms are used in architecture. Rectilinear forms have geometric sides and have angular corners and edges.

Curvilinear formsCurvilinear forms

Natural or curvilinear forms abound in nature. These curvilinear forms are free form and usually curving along the edges. Similar to what we discussed about organic shapes but now we have forms instead.

Natural or curvilinear forms abound in nature. These curvilinear forms are free form and usually curving along the edges. Similar to what we discussed about organic shapes but now we have forms instead.

ValueValue

Value is the lightness or darkness of a surface. It is often referred to when shading but value is also important in the study of color

Value is the lightness or darkness of a surface. It is often referred to when shading but value is also important in the study of color

10 Steps of Value10 Steps of Value

There are 100's of variances of value but we can easily identify 10 Steps of Value within a work of art. Can you point out the 10 Steps in this eye and in the painting above?

  

There are 100's of variances of value but we can easily identify 10 Steps of Value within a work of art. Can you point out the 10 Steps in this eye and in the painting above?

  

TextureTexture

Texture is the actual surface feel of an area or the simulated appearance of roughness, smoothness or many others.

Texture is the actual surface feel of an area or the simulated appearance of roughness, smoothness or many others.

Textural Painting Techniques

Textural Painting Techniques

Depending of the style and technique that the painter wants to use, different textural effects can be achieved.

By dabbing, dotting, swirling, blending and others, painters make implied textures as they create

Depending of the style and technique that the painter wants to use, different textural effects can be achieved.

By dabbing, dotting, swirling, blending and others, painters make implied textures as they create

SpaceSpace

Space is the illusion of objects having depth on the two dimensional surface. Linear and aerial perspective are used.

Space is the illusion of objects having depth on the two dimensional surface. Linear and aerial perspective are used.

Linear Perspective Linear Perspective

Linear perspective was devised by the Renaissance artists to show depth to help accurately to draw buildings, both exterior and interior, and other box like forms.

Linear perspective was devised by the Renaissance artists to show depth to help accurately to draw buildings, both exterior and interior, and other box like forms.

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this is the end of the introduction to the

Art Elements

this is the end of the introduction to the

Art Elements

LET’S MAKE ART!

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