Title: Variety
1Created by Kay Wagner, Ph.D., Edina Public
Schools, Edina, Minnesota Drawn images may be
used freely, fair use laws apply to all other
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2In this lesson you will learn about
thePrinciples of Visual Art
- Variety Repetition
- Movement Rhythm
- Emphasis Balance
- Unity
3Now you will make a series of designs that
demonstrate the principles of art
4The Design Principlesof Visual Arts help us
The Elements of Visual Art are line
texture shape space color value
- organize the
- Elements of Visual Art
5The Design Principlesof Visual Arts
- Variety
- Repetition
- Movement
- Rhythm
61. Fold the paper in eight equal rectangles
2. Unfold the paper, then lay it flat
- 3. Label the 1st rectangle with name and section
the others with the Principles
Repetition
Movement
Variety
First Name Last Name
Section
Design Principles
Rhythm
Emphasis
Balance
Unity
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7Variety
- Differences in lines, shapes, colors, textures,
value or space - Adds interest and/or excitement
- Can reduce unity
8Varietyin the Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Texture
Color
Value
Space
9Varietyin the Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Texture
Color
Value
Space
10Report from Rockport, 1940 Stuart Davis
(American, 18921964)
Variety
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11In the section labeled Variety, create a design
that has variety in line, shape, color and texture
Movement
Variety
Repetition
First Name Last Name
Section
Design Principles
Rhythm
Emphasis
Balance
Unity
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13In the section labeled Variety, create a design
that has variety in line, shape, color and texture
Repetition
Movement
Variety
First Name Last Name
Section
Design Principles
Rhythm
Emphasis
Balance
Unity
14Repetition
- Repeating lines, shapes, colors, textures, value
or space - Adds movement, rhythm and/or pattern
- Can increase unity
15Repetitionin the Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Texture
Color
Value
Space
16Repetitionin the Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Texture
Color
Value
Space
17René Jules LaliqueFrench,18601945 Gold,
enamel, Australian opal amethysts
Repetition
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18In the section labeled Repetition, create a
design that has repetition in line, shape, value
and texture
Movement
Variety
Repetition
First Name Last Name
Section
Click
Design Principles
Rhythm
Emphasis
Balance
Unity
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20In the section labeled Repetition, create a
design that has repetition in line, shape, value
and texture
Movement
Variety
Repetition
First Name Last Name
Section
Design Principles
Rhythm
Emphasis
Balance
Unity
21Movement
- Lines, shapes, colors, textures, value or space
used to direct the viewers eye - Can occur along edges
- Repetition can cause movement
22Movementin the Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Texture
Color
Value
Space
23Movementin the Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Texture
Color
Value
Space
24Slide Lecture at the Metropolitan Museum, 1916
Max Weber (American born Russia, 18811961)
Movement
25In the section labeled Movement, create a design
that has movement in line and shape.
Repetition
Movement
Variety
First Name Last Name
Section
Design Principles
Rhythm
Emphasis
Balance
Unity
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27In the section labeled Movement, create a design
that has movement in line and shape.
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Repetition
Movement
Variety
First Name Last Name
Section
Design Principles
Rhythm
Emphasis
Balance
Unity
28Rhythm
- Lines, shapes, colors, textures, value or space
repeated to direct the viewers eye - Occurs when movement is repeated
29Rhythmin the Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Texture
Color
Value
Space
30Rhythmin the Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Texture
Color
Value
Space
31Portrait of a German Officer1914, Marsden
Hartley(American, 18771943)
Rhythm
32In the section labeled Rhythm, create a design
that has rhythm in shape and color
Repetition
Movement
Variety
First Name Last Name
Section
Design Principles
Rhythm
Emphasis
Balance
Unity
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34In the section labeled Rhythm, create a design
that has rhythm in shape and color
Repetition
Movement
Variety
First Name Last Name
Section
Design Principles
Rhythm
Emphasis
Balance
Unity
35Emphasis
- Also referred to as Dominance or Center of
Interest - One object or area in a composition stands out or
attracts attention - Created with contrast
36Emphasisin the Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Texture
Color
Value
Space
37Emphasisin the Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Texture
Color
Value
Space
38A Storm1922Georgia O'Keeffe(American,
18871986)
What stands out the most
What stands out the most
What stands out the most
What do you notice first?
Emphasis
Why??
Why??
Why??
39In the section labeled Emphasis, create a design
that has emphasis in shape and color
Repetition
Movement
Variety
First Name Last Name
Section
Design Principles
Rhythm
Emphasis
Balance
Unity
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41Balance
- When a composition seems to be stable not heavier
on one side or the other - Formal or Symmetrical (22)
- Informal or Asymmetrical (112)
42An experiment with balance
Not Balanced
43Formal Balance
44Informal Balance
45Balancein the Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Texture
Space
Color
Value
46Balancein the Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Texture
Formal
Informal
Informal
Formal
Informal
Informal
Space
Color
Value
47"Carlton" Room Divider1981 Ettore Sottsass
(Italian, born 1917), Designer Manufacturer
MemphisMilano (Italian)
Formal Balance
48Formal Balance
49The Studio1939Georges Braque(French, 18821963)
Informal Balance
50Informal Balance
51In the section labeled Balance, create a design
that is balanced either symmetrically or
asymmetrically
Repetition
Movement
Variety
First Name Last Name
Section
Design Principles
Rhythm
Emphasis
Balance
Unity
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53Unity
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- Lines, shapes, colors, textures, value or space
fit together to form one unit - Composition appears to be a whole not a
collection of parts
54Unityin the Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Texture
Color
Value
Space
55Unityin the Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Texture
Color
Value
Space
56Temple Gardens 1920 Paul Klee(German,
18791940)
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Movement
Unity
57Temple Gardens 1920 Paul Klee(German,
18791940)
Unity
Unity
Unity
58In the section labeled Unity, create a design
that has unity without being boring
Repetition
Movement
Variety
First Name Last Name
Section
Design Principles
Rhythm
Emphasis
Balance
Unity
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60The Design Principlesof Visual Arts
- Variety
- Repetition
- Movement
- Rhythm
61The Design Principlesof Visual Arts help us
- organize the
- Elements of Visual Art
The Elements of Visual Art are line
texture shape space color value
62What have you learned about theElements and
Principlesof Visual Art?
- ELEMENTS
- Line
- Shape
- Space
- Texture
- Value
- Color
- PRINCIPLES
- Variety
- Repetition
- Movement
- Rhythm
- Emphasis
- Balance
- Unity
63Now you will make a design that shows what you
know about the elements of Visual Art and how
they can be organized
64Write your name and section in the lower left
hand corner.
Jane Smith 5Z
651. Turn your paper over so your name is on the
back
- 2. Use the pencil to create a design or scene.
Draw very lightly. Dont include a lot of tiny
details.
- 3. The composition will
- Use all the elements of art
- be interesting
- use the entire sheet of paper
- show something real, a feeling, or tell a story.
66Does your drawing fill the space of the
paper seem interesting look very
lightly drawn
Does your design contain line shapetexture s
pace
- Does your design show at least one of the
following - something real
- a feeling
- a story
67Now use the watercolor paints to add color and
value to your drawing
- Use watercolors
- transparently with lots of water for large shapes
and background - Opaquely with a dryer brush for small details
Use your best craftsmanship so that every paint
mark looks like you intend it to look.
68Set up for painting
You will need
2 7 watercolor brushes
Box of watercolor paints
Watercolor cup
Fill water color cup half full of water, change
the water when it gets dirty
69Does your painting show
- color and value
- transparent color for large shapes and background
- Opaque color for small details
- every paint mark looks intended (no stray marks
or smudges)
70Lay a sheet of tracing paper over your design
When your Painting is finished and dry
Use two pieces of tape to hinge the tracing paper
to your painting
Fold the tape to the back of the painting
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71Lay the self-assessment sheet next to the painting
Write your name and section at the top of the
self-assessment sheet
Jane Smith 5Z
72Follow the directions at the top of the sheet.
Use your pencil.
To show texture
Jane Smith 5Z
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73Follow the directions at the top of the sheet.
Use your pencil.
Jane Smith 5Z
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74Follow the directions at the top of the sheet.
Use your pencil.
Jane Smith 5Z
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75Follow the directions at the top of the sheet.
Use your pencil.
Make ground look smooth
Jane Smith 5Z
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76Follow the directions at the top of the sheet.
Use your pencil.
Make people seem far away
Jane Smith 5Z
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77Follow the directions at the top of the sheet.
Use your pencil.
Jane Smith 5Z
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78Follow the directions at the top of the sheet.
Use your pencil.
Different sized clouds
and different colors
Jane Smith 5Z
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79Follow the directions at the top of the sheet.
Use your pencil.
Self-assessment of Elements and Principles
Circle two phrases that best describes your use
of each the following
elements add a phrase if the ones listed dont
apply to your work.
Place the number of the element on an example of
its use.
Line and shape to make texture
and pattern
Jane Smith 5Z
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80Follow the directions at the top of the sheet.
Use your pencil.
Self-assessment of Elements and Principles
Circle two phrases that best describes your use
of each the following
elements add a phrase if the ones listed dont
apply to your work.
Place the number of the element on an example of
its use.
The house stands out because it is large and
bright
Jane Smith 5Z
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81Follow the directions at the top of the sheet.
Use your pencil.
Self-assessment of Elements and Principles
Circle two phrases that best describes your use
of each the following
elements add a phrase if the ones listed dont
apply to your work.
Place the number of the element on an example of
its use.
Jane Smith 5Z
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82Follow the directions at the top of the sheet.
Use your pencil.
Self-assessment of Elements and Principles
Circle two phrases that best describes your use
of each the following
elements add a phrase if the ones listed dont
apply to your work.
Place the number of the element on an example of
its use.
The people and the sun help balance the house
Jane Smith 5Z
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83Follow the directions at the top of the sheet.
Use your pencil.
Self-assessment of Elements and Principles
Circle two phrases that best describes your use
of each the following
elements add a phrase if the ones listed dont
apply to your work.
Place the number of the element on an example of
its use.
The line of movement and the story help get unity
Jane Smith 5Z
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84Place the Self-assessment on top of the tracing
paper and painting.
Hand in these three sheets
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85This work shows what you have learned about
Elements and Principlesof Visual Art?
- ELEMENTS
- Line
- Shape
- Space
- Texture
- Value
- Color
- PRINCIPLES
- Variety
- Repetition
- Movement
- Rhythm
- Emphasis
- Balance
- Unity