* Basic Art Introduction...
* Design...
* Artist and Art periods...
The different sections are discussed in a very simple and understanding way.
Introduction of basic Art :
This is for children ages 2 - 5 and 5 - 7 and 8 - 12
Drawing - Painting - sculpture - Graphic
Introduction of basic Art Styles : This is for children ages 5 - 7 and 8 - 12
Art period n. A phase in the development of the work of an artist, groups of artists or art movement.
Abstract Expressionism, Abstract Impressionism, Art Nouveau (Jugendstil, Liberty Style), Baroque, Color-field Painting, Constructivism, Cubism, Dada, De Stijl (Neo-Plasticism), Expressionism, Fauves (Fauvism), Futurism, Greek Art, Impressionism, Mannerism, Minimal Art (Minimalism), Neo-Abstraction, Neo-Dadaism, Neo-Expressionism, Neo-Impressionism, Neoclassicism, Op Art (Optical Art), Photo-Realism, Pop Art, Post-Impressionism, Postmodernism, Primitive Art, Realism (Social Realism), Realist Revival, Renaissance, Rococo, Romanticism, Russian Revolutionary Art, Suprematism, Surrealism, Symbolism (Symbolist Movement)
Motivated functions of art : This is for children ages 7 - 12
1. Communication. Art, at its simplest, is a form of communication. As most forms of communication have an intent or goal directed toward another individual, this is a motivated purpose.
2. Art as entertainment... Motion Pictures and Video Games.
3. The Avante-Garde. Art for political change. One of the defining functions of early twentieth century art has been to use visual images to bring about political change. Art movements that had this goal—Dadaism, Surrealism, Russian Constructivism, and Abstract Expressionism, among others—are collectively referred to as the avante-garde arts.
4. Art for psychological and healing purposes. The resultant piece of artwork may also offer insight into the troubles experienced by the subject and may suggest suitable approaches to be used in more conventional forms of psychiatric therapy.
5. Art for social inquiry, subversion and/or anarchy. While similar to art for political change, the function of art may be simply to criticize some aspect of society. Graffiti and Street Art.
6. Art for propaganda, or commercialism. Art is often utilized as a form of propaganda, and thus can be used to subtly influence popular conceptions or mood.
Design elements and principles : This is for children ages 8 - 12
Design elements are the basic units of a visual image -
these elements are explained to the children in a fun way while they practically experience it through drawing, painting, sculpting.
The 3 F's
"Form follows function" is known as the 3 F's of Design.
Form refers to what something looks like, and function refers to how it works.
Line
Line is the basic element that refers to the continuous movement of a point along a surface, such as by a pencil or brush. The edges of shapes and forms also create lines. It is the basic component of a shape drawn on paper. Lines and curves are the basic building blocks of two dimensional shapes like a house's plan. Every line has length, thickness, and direction. There are curved, horizontal, vertical, diagonal, zigzag, wavy, parallel, dash, and dotted lines.
Color
Color is seen either by the way light reflects off a surface, or in colored light sources. Color and particularly contrasting color is also used to draw the attention to a particular part of the image. There are primary, secondary, and tertiary colors. Complimentary colors are colors that are opposite to each other on the color wheel. Complementary colors are used to create contrast. Analogous colors are colors that are found side by side on the color wheel. These can be used to create color harmony. Monochromatic colors are tints and shades of one color. Warm colors are a group of colors that consist of reds, yellows, and oranges. Cool colors are group of colors that consist of purples, greens, and blues.
Shape
A shape is defined as an area that stands out from the space next to or around it due to a defined or implied boundary, or because of differences of value, color, or texture. Shapes can also show perspective by overlapping. They can be geometric or organic. Shapes in house decor and interior design can be used to add interest, style, theme to a design like a door. Shape in interior design depends on the function of the object like a kitchen cabinet door. Natural shapes forming patterns on wood or stone may help increase visual appeal in interior design. In a landscape, natural shapes, such as trees contrast with geometric such as houses.
Texture
Texture is perceived surface quality. In art, there are two types of texture: tactile and implied. Tactile texture (real texture) is the way the surface of an object actually feels. Examples of this include sandpaper, cotton balls, tree bark, puppy fur, etc. Implied texture is the way the surface of an object looks like it feels. The texture may look rough, fizzy, gritty, but cannot actually be felt. This type of texture is used by artists when drawing or painting, and in graphic design.
Form
Form is any 3D object. Form can be measured, from top to bottom (height), side to side (width), and from back to front (depth). Form is also defined by light and dark. There are two types of form, geometric (man-made) and natural (organic form). Form may be created by the combining of two or more shapes. It may be enhanced by tone, texture and color. It can be illustrated or constructed.
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