(Midterms) Principles of Design and Art Criticism Flashcards
refer to the visual strategies used by artists
principles of design
principle of design that has 3 classification
balance
3 classifications of balance
- symmetrical
- asymmetrical
- radial
also known as formal balance
symmetrical
when both sides of the artwork is identical to one another
symmetrical
also known as informal balance
asymmetrical
elements of either side are not identical to one another
asymmetrical
when balance radiate from the center in a circular manner
radial symmetry
principle that describe the sameness or belongingness of one thing to another
harmony
principle of the relationship of forms and shapes
proportion
causes a sense of unity and harmony
good proportion
principle that occurs when the area is visually dominant and commands viewer’s attention
dominance/emphasis
principle that is often achieved by contrast
dominance/emphasis
principle that refers to the way of combining different elements to achieve an intricate and complex relationship
variety
used by artist to create visual interest in their work
variety
result of using elements that make it seem they are moving in the viewer’s perspective
movement
can be creates using diagonal or curvy lines
movement
principle that is refers to the continuity, flor or feeling of a movement
rhythm
in an artwork analysis, semiotic contains what
- name of artist
- title of work
- year of work creation
- dimension/size
- medium/technique
- location of work
- collection of whom/gallery
credit line that lists important facts about a work of art
semiotic
describes how the artist describes his/her work
iconic
most useful composition techniques in photogtaphy
rule of thirds
basic knowledge in composition that most photographers use
rule of thirds
important concept in photography
rule of thirds
in rule of thirds, you should imagine what
tic-tac-tie or pick-pack-boom
T or F: in rule of thirds, it is divided into 2 horizontal and 2 vertical lines
true
T or F: in rule of thirds, you need to leave more space behind than in front
false; more sa front
T or F: rule of thirds assist in the harmonization of greater visual mass with areas of negative space
true
