Say What?
What is contrast?
Placing opposites near each other
Contrast is created with value by....
using light and dark values near each other (Chiaroscuro)
This artist is famous for creating contrast with color
Joseph Albers
What are 2 examples of contrast in our everyday lives?
light moon/dark sky
young toddler/older grandparent
Large sizes or unusual shapes of landmarks/normal buildings
Contrast is created with color by....
placing warm/cool colors near each other
placing complimentary colors near each other (opposite colors on the color wheel)
using saturation (bold and dull colors next to each other)
This artist is known for creating contrast with patterns and fabric
Bisa Butler
Contrast creates ____________ in artwork, which attracts the viewer's attention
emphasis
Contrast is created with size by....
placing small and large sized objects near each other
This artist creates contrast by placing large sculptures of common objects in urban areas
Claes Oldenburg