Lesson 2: How to Study Art PDF

LESSON II: HOW DO I STUDY ART? What are the Elements of Art? What are the The elements of art are sort of Elements of like ATOMS in that they serve as "building blocks" for Art? creating something. 1st Element COLORS -gives meaning, value,...

LESSON II: HOW DO I STUDY ART? What are the Elements of Art? What are the The elements of art are sort of Elements of like ATOMS in that they serve as "building blocks" for Art? creating something. 1st Element COLORS -gives meaning, value, intensity and saturation to an object. It has series of wave lengths which strikes our retina.  Color Theory Colors are one of the first things we learn in school. Understanding the basic primary colors and how they blend is an activity found in most elementary school classrooms, but that’s just one piece of a m u c h larger field known as color theory. Color Theory Used by painters, graphic designers, interior decorators, and anyone working in visual culture, color theory is an essential part of any artist’s toolkit. By understanding the principles of color and the science behind how we perceive different hues, artists can mix, match, and blend a wide range of colors to please the eye Color Theory Initial explorations in color were from a scientific point of view. Isaac Newton, in his 1704 book Opticks made a breakthrough in proving that light was made of different colors. Controversial at the time—as it was thought that pure light was colorless—his experiments became important stepping-stones for color theory. He even organized an early color wheel based off of the color combinations he saw when refracting light through a prism. COLORS and Their meanings Colors Meaning Black Death, Despair, Gloom, Sorrow Purity, clarity, Simplicity, Virginity, Peace Red Brave, Energy, Passion, War, Warm Pink Love Orange Sweetness, Cheerfulness Yellow Joyful, Life, Vibrant, Sunshine, Happiness Green Nature, Freshness, Prosperity, Hope, Money Blue Infinity, Freedom, Calmness Violet Royalty, Dull Brown Humility  PROPERTIES OF COLOR Value- lightness, brightness, darkness of color. Saturation- degree of quality, purity, and strength such as scarlet and indigo. CLASSIFICATIONS OF COLORS Primary Secondary Tertiary Intermediate Primary colors -colors that cannot be formed from mixtures because they are pure colors. Secondary colors -colors form out of combination of two primary colors. Tertiary colors -colors form out of mixing one primary and one secondary. Intermediate colors -form out of combination of two secondary colors. R C U O I S L T S I R E V O T E N 2nd Element LINES one or two dimensional art that indicates direction, orientation, movement, and energy. It is considered as the oldest, simplest, universal element. Direction of lines Vertical Lines basic framework of all forms, power & delimitation, strength, stability, simplicity, and efficiency. Moreover, vertical lines often communicate a sense of height because they are perpendicular to the earth, extending upwards toward the sky. Direction of lines Horizontal lines creates an impression of serenity and perfect stability. Rest, calmness, peace, and reposed.  Direction of lines Diagonal Lines convey a feeling of movement. Objects in a diagonal position are unstable. Because they are neither vertical nor horizontal, they are either about to fall or are already in motion. Direction of lines Jog Lines it shows violence, zigzag, confusion, and conflict Direction of lines Curve Lines it shows a gradual change of direction and fluidity. It signifies subtle form. Also, the curve of a line can convey energy. Soft, shallow curves recall the curves of the human body and often have a pleasing, sensual quality and a softening effect on the composition.  3rd Element MEDIUM it denotes the means of artists to express his ideas, it pertains to materials used to express feelings through art. Kinds of Medium Painting Drawing Poetry Sculpture Textile Photography Film/Play/Theatre/Theater Music Dance 4Th Element pattern, arrangement of lines, color, synchronization or connection of path that Rhythm suggest gracefulness. 5th Element - the typical expressing and training of artist style and outlook in life. 6th Element -surface and quality of object either real or structure made to be appeared real. It gives variety and beauty on art. 7th Element -the enclosed space defined by other elements shape of art. shapes may take on the appearance of 2D or 3D objects.