Studio Art | Feb 28, Period 7

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Midterm

Pick one element and one principle of design and write 100 words on each. (200 words all up)

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Re: Mid-Term! - Studio Art

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Principle

EMPHASIS is how the focal point of a painting is placed to direct the attention to the painting. One method used to attract attention in the design of a page or work of art is the use of a focal point. A focal point draws your attention to the most important element on the page. In realistic art the focal point is usually quite easy to spot. Larger figures, usually found in the foreground, provide a focal point. Even in non-realistic art, it is usually easy to spot the focal point. If most of the figures are horizontal, a vertical element will stand out as a focal point. If the rest of the elements are irregular, a geometric shape will stand out. If most of the elements are dark, a splash of light color will catch the eye. Emphasis by isolation or placement is also a useful way of attaching attention to a particular point in a work of art.

Element

COLOR is not essential to a good design. However, color is an added dimension that can evoke moods and make powerful statements when used wisely. As I myself know, using dark colors can be intimidating, using lights reassuring or passive, and using complimentary colors can enhance an otherwise already pleasing work of art. There are three main components of color:

* Hue: Where the color is positioned on the color wheel. Terms such as red, blue-green, and mauve all define the hue of a given color.
* Value: The general lightness or darkness of a color. In general, how close to black or white a given color is.
* Saturation: The intensity, or level of chroma, of a color. The more gray a color has in it, the less chroma it has.

(Personally, all colors that have analogues in jewels and blood are the kinds I find most attractive.)