I NTRO TO PHOTOGRAPHY EL EMENTS OF ART * Line is a mark with greater length than width. Lines can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal; straight or curved; thick or thin.
* Shape is a closed line. Shapes can be geometric, like squares and circles; organic, like free-form or natural shapes. Shapes are flat and can express lengthand width.
*Forms are three-dimensional shapes expressing length, width, and depth. Balls,cylinders, boxes, and pyramids are forms.
*Space is the area between and around objects. The space around objects is often called negative space; negative space has shape. Space can also refer to the feeling of depth. Real space is three- dimensional; in visual art, when we create the feeling or illusion of depth, we call it space.
*Color is light reflected off of objects. Color has three main characteristics: hue (the name of the color, such as red, green, blue, etc.), value (how light or dark it is), and intensity (how bright or dull it is).
*Texture is the surface quality that can be seen and felt. Textures can be rough or smooth, soft or hard. touch the drawing, the paper is still smooth. PRI NCI PL ES OF DESI GN *Balance is the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture, and space. If the design was a scale, these elements should be balanced to make a design feel stable. In symmetrical balance, the elements used on one side of the design are similar to those on the other side; in asymmetrical balance, the sides are different but still look balanced. In radial balance, the elements are arranged around a central point and may be similar.
*Emphasis is the part of the design that catches the viewers attention. Usually the artist will make one area stand out by contrasting it with other areas. The area could be different in size, color, texture, shape, etc. Movement is the path the viewers eye takes through the work of art, often to focal areas. Such movement can be directed along lines, edges, shape, and color within the work of art.
*Pattern is the repeating of an object or symbol all over the work of art.
*Repetition works with pattern to make the work of art seem active. The repetition of elements of design creates unity within the work of art.
*Proportion is the feeling of unity created when all parts (sizes, amounts, or number) relate well with each other. When drawing the human figure, proportion can refer to the size of the head compared to the rest of the body.
*Rhythm is created when one or more elements of design are used repeatedly to create a feeling of organized movement. Rhythm creates a mood like music or dancing. To keep rhythm exciting and active, variety is essential.
*Variety is the use of several elements of design to hold the viewers attention and to guide the viewers eye through and around the work of art.
*Unity is the feeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art, which creates a sense of completeness. COMPOSI TI ON Composition is all about the ay a viewers eye moves through the page. You can control this. Deciding composition is deciding which direction to lead the eye, what to stop on and where to go nedt. Composition is how a picture is constructed We are concerned with how the subject is presented and how it relates to the surroundings How tone, color and the contrast are used in the photograph to add impact. RUL E OF THI RDS RUL E OF THI RDS Imagine lines dividing your image into thirds both ways Line up the prominent straight lines and put you subject at the places they cross. Why? Youre not putting the subject dead center, so it gives space for the eye to wander around first. It divides the canvas unequally, so theres more emphasis on one part. this makes it clearer where to look. THE GOL DEN RATI O the golden ratio is a spiral based on the Fibonacci sequence. It puts the point of interest in the center and as the spiral curves out other items feature along its continuous line. This has been recognized as aesthetically pleasing. L EADI NG L I NES Lines that point towards the focal point or draw the viewers eye through the piece. Using landscape, props, arrows or paths for the eyes to walk along. S curves, C curves, Straight and diagonal lines all can point to the subject for stinger composition. In photography this can vary from the different lenses you can use. CENTERED COMPOSI TI ONS CAN WORK WEL L I F THERE I S A L OT OF SYMMETRY. FEEL FREE TO BREAK THE RUL ES. WES ANDERSON DOES AND MAKES PRETTY SUCCESSFUL MOVI ES. BREAK THE RULES POI NT OF VI EW POI NT OF VI EW It important to consider as you are taking photographs where you are located and how you are capturing your subject Try different angles, above, below, on the ground - even try doing it with your iphone when you take pictures to vary your pictures. Filling the frame can be a very interesting way to capture a subject. PATTERN, REPETI TI ON AND THE ABSTRACT PATTERN, REPETI TI ON AND THE ABSTRACT In your first assignment, you will be exploring pattern and repetition in the abstract form. It is important to remember composition tips and also contrast, saturation and looking for light when possible. Aaron Siskind Harry Callahan Alfred Stieglitz Minor White Paul Strand Edward Weston Andre Kertesz Lazlo Maholy Nagy Man Ray Idris Khan Wolfgang Tillmans Adam Fuss Uta Barth Susan Derges TECHNI QUES WE WI L L EXPL ORE PATTERN MAKI NG Katherine Krough Jelle Martin Starlett Leigh Oalfur Elliason Jenny Sharaf KAL EI DOSCOPE MULTI PL E I MAGE Yours Truly