GEC-RVA: Reading Visual Art and Principles of Design: Week 5 Lesson

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GEC-RVA: Reading Visual Art

and Principles of Design

Week 5 lesson
Topic: Principle of art
Learning outcomes:
● Define and translate principles of design in an artwork.
● Create an artwork depicting the various principles of design.
The Principles of Design

What we use to organize the


Elements of Art,
or the tools to make art.
Balance
The way the elements are arranged
to create a feeling of stability in a work
BALANCE

Alexander Calder
Symmetrical Balance

The parts of an image are organized


so that one side mirrors the other.
Symmetrical Balance

Leonardo DaVinci
Asymmetrical Balance

When one side of a composition


does not reflect the design of the other.
Asymmetrical Balance

James Whistler
Radial Balance

When the design is reflected on all 4 sides


Radial Design
Emphasis
The focal point of an image,
or when one area or thing
stands out the most.
EMPHASIS

Jim Dine Gustav Klimt


Contrast

A large difference between two elements


to create interest and tension.
Contrast

Salvador Dali
Ansel Adams
Rhythm and Movement

⚫A regular repetition of elements


to produce the look and feel of movement.
Rhythm and
Movement

Marcel Duchamp
Vincent VanGogh
Pattern and Repetition

⚫Repetition of a design motif


⚫Regular
⚫Alternating
⚫Random
Gustav Klimt

Pattern and Repetition


UNITY

When all the


elements and
principles
work together
to create a
pleasing
image.
Johannes Vermeer
Variety
The use of differences and change to
increase the visual interest of the work.
Variety
Marc Chagall
Proportion

⚫The comparative relationship of one part to


another with respect to size, quantity, or degree;
SCALE.
Proportion

Gustave
Caillebotte
Proportion
Seatwork

Draw an image applying the principles of


design.
Weekly Output
Using your cellphone take a photos applying the rule
of thirds

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