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In this artwork, the lines that define the shapes of the negative shape are curvy and create movement.
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Repetition
can be used to establish movement in artwork.
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The placement of certain tones/values can also establish a definite sense of movement
and/or direction in artwork:
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Sterling Hundley
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Pattern is used, but it's more the placement or distribution of the pattern that
helps move the viewer's eye around the composition.
Sterling Hundley
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Gary Kelley
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Gary Kelley
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Downward
movement of singer
contrasts the
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of the keyboard.
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Project
Studio
Expressive Movement
Using one of the references photos that are provided, create an artwork that contains
a strong sense of movement.
You will be assessed on:
Example: In this artwork, only the one main dog was used from the reference photo.
The money was added, to make a statement on racing dogs for entertainment.
The repetition of the money, the elongated shape of the dog and the long
skinny line/bar in the background all help to suggest movement.
jmarchinko.edublogs.org
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To get started on this studio project, choose a reference photo, then think about how you can use it
to create an artwork with a strong sense of movement. Will you....
-use the objects expressive shape to create movement
-strategically place certain tones or colours within the composition, to create movement
-use wavy and flowing line and/or shape to create movement
-repeat certain visual elements (trees, flowers, money bills, etc) throughout the composition, to
create movement
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Student Examples:
sketchbook plans
sketchbook plan
finished artwork
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Student Examples
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The curvature of the koi fish (shape) creates movement throughout Natalie's painting.
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The shape of the dog, the lines coming off of it, the torn-up track and the long horizontal
lines in the background all help create a sense of movement in the composition.
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The shape of the waves and the diagonal ropes, mast and sail of the boat all
help create a sense of movement in the artwork.
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