Saturday, September 7, 2019

Aesthetic thinking in Clay
Elements of Art & Principles of Design

Essential Questions:
1. What are the special qualities of clay that allow it to be both sculptural and functional? 
2. What is the knowledge you need to make a successful piece in clay? 

Elements of Art
From in Art




Organic





 Geometric




Line


Color: Analogue / Complementary
Simple 3colors / multiple colors
Complementary Color

 Shape




Texture: refers to the surface quality or "feel" of an object (ie. rough, smooth, soft)

 • Actual texture -can be felt 

• Implied (or simulated) textures – shown through drawing 




• Implied (or simulated) textures – shown through drawing  


Space
Positive /Negative space


Value- the lightness or darkness of a color
*Value can show 3D effects

Principles of Design
Emphasis: Stands out


Contrast: • the arrangement of opposite elements (light vs. dark colors, rough vs. smooth textures, large vs. small shapes, etc.) in a piece so as to create visual interest, excitement and drama.



Balance:

Rhythm/Pattern




 Movement




Unity-a sense of harmony and wholeness, by using similar elements within the composition and placing them in a way that brings them all together 



Variety
Abstract form/ Realistic form

 Functional/  Decorative Art

Functional

Decorative


Functional or Decorative?