DESIGN
These principles are based on a theory of German psychology regarding rules of human perception regarding similar elements
Gestalt Principles
This is what we call any hue that has white mixed in
What is a tint
This method of sculpture was evolved by Marcel Duchamp’s “readymades”
WHAT IS ASSEMBLING
This artist made the giant Sphinx out of sugar?
WHO IS KARA WALKER
This Gestalt Principle helps determine how much visual information is necessary in a design
Closure
This color system focuses on colors who are “friends” with each other (close on the color wheel)
WHAT ARE ANALOGOUS COLORS
This method of sculpture uses a mold to create replicas
WHAT IS CASTING
This artist utilizes Gestalt Principles in his cereal box series?
WHO IS SONNY ASSU
This is how artists visually brainstorm and problem solve
What Is Thumbnail Sketching / Preliminary Sketching
This color system will achieve high contrast when next to each other, but neutralize when mixed
WHAT ARE COMPLEMENTARY COLORS
This element of form is commonly considered in sculpture as a finishing layer adding a tactile quality to the surface
WHAT IS TEXTURE
This artist is known for blending graphic design within his fine art paintings and screen prints
WHO IS ED RUSCHA
This Gestalt Principle helps find a visual balance between the subject and background
WHAT IS FIGURE/GROUND RELATIONSHIP OR POSITIVE/NEGATIVE SPACE
This mathematician, physicist, astronomer, alchemist, theologian, author and inventor created a color wheel based on musical notes
WHO IS ISAAC NEWTON
This is a common and relatively accessible material used in sculpture
WHAT IS CARDBOARD
This artist is currently studying at RISD as an undergrad and is our favorite TA :)
WHO IS EDIE
This is a design principle that can be easily seen in Barbara Kruger’s compositions
WHAT IS EMPHASIS OR ANOMALY
This Queen of Egypt is known for harvesting sea urchins to dye her sails purple
WHO IS CLEOPATRA
These are created when adding depth to your sculpture
WHAT ARE VOLUME AND MASS
This artist is known for creating color “zips” in his large scale color field paintings
WHO IS BARNETT NEWMAN