4.design principles
- 1. PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN BALANCE DIRECTIONAL FORCES EMPHASIS/FOCAL POINT & SUBORDINATION CONTRAST PROPORTION & SCALE RHYTHM & MOVEMENT UNITY / VARIETY 1
- 2. BALANCE DESIGN PRINCIPLE OF BALANCE the play of the Art Elements that creates a sense of stability within the artwork. It is the achievement of equilibrium, a condition in which active influences are held in check by opposing forces. Kinds of Visual Balance: Symmetry: (Formal Balance) Dividing the art, usually vertically, and having the same thing on both sides. Radial Balance is also symmetrical. Here the design is centered with its Elements radiating outward. Asymmetry: (Informal Balance) The balance of various elements around a felt or implied center of gravity. 2
- 3. EXAMPLES OF BALANCE Discuss the BALANCE displayed in these art works. Taj Mahal, Agra, India 1632-1648 QuickTimeª and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. QuickTimeª and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. QuickTimeª and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. 3
- 4. EXAMPLES OF BALANCE IN ANCIENT ART Discuss the BALANCE used in these 2 artworks. The Transfiguration, St. Catherine, Egypt, c. Hercules Strangling the Serpents, Pompeii, CE 63-79 560 4
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- 6. Discuss the directional forces in these 2 religious structures. Chartres Cathedral, France, c. 1170 CE Stupa, Sanchi, India, 3rd c. BCE 6
- 7. EXAMPLES OF THE USE OF DIRECTIONAL FORCES IN ANCIENT ART Laocoon, Roman, 1CE Hercules, Pompeii, 63-79 CE 7
- 8. PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN BALANCE DIRECTIONAL FORCES CONTRAST EMPHASIS/FOCAL POINT & SUBORDINATION PROPORTION & SCALE RHYTHM & MOVEMENT UNITY / VARIETY 8
- 9. The Design Principle of CONTRAST Contrast is the juxtaposition of strongly dissimilar elements. (i.e. dark/light) This design relies on the CONTRAST of what Art Element, in particular, in its design? 9
- 10. The Design Principle of CONTRAST Discuss the CONTRASTS within and between these 2 artworks. • Augustus of Prima Porta, Rome, marble, 1 CE • Court of Justinian, Ravenna, It, mosaic, c. 547 10
- 11. PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN BALANCE DIRECTIONAL FORCES CONTRAST EMPHASIS/FOCAL POINT & SUBORDINATION PROPORTION & SCALE RHYTHM & MOVEMENT UNITY / VARIETY 11
- 12. THE DESIGN PRINCIPLE OF EMPHASIS, or FOCAL POINT & SUBORDINATION This Principle helps you answer the question: • How does the artist bring the viewer's attention to the most important area of the composition (its center of interest) ? • What and where is the FOCAL POINT? • This may be accomplished by various means: – something in the work actually pointing to the focal point – the focal area being much lighter or darker than the rest of the work 12
- 13. In each artwork below there is an emphasis on ONE of the figures. How is our attention directed to him? What elements are used? What is subordinated? 13
- 14. EXAMPLES OF THE PRINCIPLE OF FOCAL POINT & SUBORDINATION Ste.-Foy Church, Fr. Bayeux Tapestry, detail 14
- 15. PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN BALANCE DIRECTIONAL FORCES CONTRAST .- EMPHASIS/FOCAL POINT & SUBORDINATION PROPORTION & SCALE RHYTHM & MOVEMENT UNITY / VARIETY 15
- 16. THE DESIGN PRINCIPLE OF PROPORTION & SCALE • Proportion has to do with size relationships between parts of the whole. • Scale is size in relation to a "normal" concept, to what is surrounding it, its context. 16
- 17. PROPORTION •Proportion has to do with size relationships Here Nebamun is shown much larger than between parts to the his wife and daughter. This is “hierarchical” proportion and signifies his importance. whole. •Does the largest figure (Nebamun) seem fairly “well-proportioned” in comparison to a normal human being? •Consider the size of his arms & legs as they relate to his whole body. 17
- 18. PROPORTION continued • Many artists use the correct proportions to depict realistic works, while other artists exaggerate and distort to express moods and experiences. • Nefertiti, Egypt, 1300s BCE • Sumerian Statuettes,2600 BCE 18
- 19. PROPORTIONS •Consider the bodily proportions of the children in these artworks. What aspect of the body makes a figure look more like a young child? 19
- 20. • Scale is size in relation to something else: what is surrounding it, its context. • Scale refers to the size relationship between an object and a standard reference, such as the human body. • The scale of an object can range from minute to monumental,… or scale of an object within a design can be correct or exaggerated depending on the intention of the artist. • Why is St.Louis bigger than the person kneeling below him? What role do you think the worshiper plays in this artwork? 20
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- 22. THE DESIGN PRINCIPLE OF RHYTHM & MOVEMENT • Rhythm is usually created by repetition of one or more of the Art Elements. • Visual movement is implied through emphasizing direction. . 22
- 23. Another beautiful example of visual rhythm. What Art elements are creating rhythm here? Great Mosque, Cordoba, Spain,c.787 23
- 24. WHERE DO YOU SEE RHYTHM AND A SENSE OF MOVEMENT IN THIS ARTWORK? Temple of Quetzalcoatl, Teotihuacan, Mexico, c. 300 CE 24
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- 26. THE DESIGN PRINCIPLE OF UNITY AND VARIETY • Unity is the sense of oneness, the coherent whole of a work. • Variety refers to differences within the whole which provide interest. Unity and variety form a spectrum between blandness and disorder. Too much sameness or repetition can lead to a boring artwork, too much variety may appear disordered or chaotic. 26
- 27. Do you sense UNITY in these photos? Which has more VARIETY? Great Mosque, Cordoba, Spain,c.787 27
- 28. What creates VARIETY in this cathedral? How is the whole UNIFIED? St. Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow, 1555 28
- 29. REVIEW: PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN BALANCE DIRECTIONAL FORCES CONTRAST EMPHASIS/FOCAL POINT & SUBORDINATION PROPORTION & SCALE RHYTHM & MOVEMENT UNITY / VARIETY 29