ART3020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Vanishing Point, Gum Arabic, Diego Rivera
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Space: 2 dimensional, 3 dimensional, positive space, negative space. Light: different lengths/widths, lines can be straight, curved, angular, can indicate mood or atmosphere, depth, geometric, 2 dimensional, 3 dimensional, organic shapes (naturalistic, abstract shapes, non-representational, chiaroscuro light and shadow, sfumato smoky, focuses your eyes/attention. Texture: textiles, sculpture materials, painting types of paints used. Two dimensional space: an artist establishes the boundaries through the creation of a picture plane, positive space filled with a figure or figures, negative space the space surrounding the figure. Balance: radial balance circle is considered the perfect form. Symmetry: equivalence of shape/position on opposing sides of a central axis, provides a sense of calm and order. Asymmetry: balances various visual weights, creates a sense of energy and vibrancy. Harmony: another way to create unity in a work of art through shapes and colors. Proportion: compares the part of one thing to another, example: vitruvius man by da vinci. Scale: the relationship between something and a constant.
