Concepts
Art Analysis
Principles
Principles
Genres of art and design
100
The intellectual, psychological, spiritual, narrative or aesthetic aspect of the work.
What is content?
100
The act of describing the artists use of art elements (and principles)
What is to analyse?
100
A principle of art and design concerned with the arrangement of one or more elements in a work of art so that they appear symmetrical
What is balance?
100
The method of how artists apply the elements of art
What are the principles of art?
100
This type of art is usually done on the computer and is part of advertisements.
What is graphic design?
200
Understanding more of your design concept through market analysis and surveying.
What is contextual research?
200
Describe your impression of the work of art. What do you think this is about and why?
This work of art is about a farmer. You can tell based on what he is wearing. The overall mood is relaxed. The subject looks worn out. (Many possible answers).
200
Use of opposites near or beside one another (light and dark, rough and smooth).
What is contrast?
200
A balance achieved through the use of unequal parts or elements.
What is asymmetrical?
200
This is when an artist makes a painting or drawing of themselves.
What is a self portrait?
300
Describe the role of symbolism in artworks
The artists uses symbols, objects and colour to enhance the meaning in the artwork.
300
What is an example of symbolism in this work of art?
The animals, the background, the butterflies, the clothing, the necklace, etc.
300
Principle of design concerned that stresses one element or area in a work of art to make it attract the viewer’s attention first.
What is emphasis?
300
The center of interest of an artwork; the part you look at first.
What is focal point, or emphasis?
300
A piece of art that is created by drawing objects from observation. Often drawings are of fruits.
What is a still life?
400
Creating a dynamic art/design project can often begin by combining different areas of interest. This stage is often referred to as this.
What is Brainstorming and visual research?
400
Making small notes throughout the folio process to evaluate your process.
What is to annotate?
400
Principle of design concerned with the size relationships of one part to the whole and one part to another.
What is proportion?
400
Objects or elements you see more than once
What is repetition?
400
A type of art form that is 3 dimensional.
What is a sculpture?
500
The art word for layout of an art or design work.
What is composition?
500
Describe this art based on its formal characteristics (color, line, shape, texture, pattern, form, rhythm, balance, harmony, composition).
The colors used are dull, the lines are leading the viewer towards the back of the picture, there are many figures in the scene. The artist used pointillist techniques to add texture in the grass.
500
The arrangement of one or more of the elements used to create a feeling of completeness
What is Unity?
500
the principle that can help guide a viewer's eye across the composition
What is movement?
500
An area of design that includes Architecture
What is environmental design?