Principles of Design
The PRINCIPLES of ART use the elements of design, which are the building blocks used by artists to create a work of art. Whether you are drawing, painting or sculpting, you will apply these principles in some way.
To learn more about each principle, click on the Power Point presentation! |
Assignment #1: Principles of Design Information Page
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Urban Graffiti
Art comes in all shapes and sizes. Art can be socially appropriate, or can have a bad reputation.
Urban art is one of the oldest forms of public art, dating all the way back to Egyptian hieroglyphics. Urban art, or graffiti is used to tag neighbourhoods, provide a platform for social movements, and inspire other artists. In order to be truly successful, urban art requires the use of the ELEMENTS of DESIGN. What is a social justice movement? SOCIAL JUSTICE is based on the concepts of human rights and equality, and can be defined as "the way in which human rights are manifested in the everyday lives of people at every level of society". |
Assignment #2: Portfolio Task: Urban Art: Social Justice Theme
Choose a theme or movement that is close to your heart and create imagery that will move others! |
Human Proportion
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Pablo Picasso
Picasso: Life & Artwork | |
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Creating Form
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M.C. Escher
Maurits Cornelius Escher (1898 - 1972) was a Dutch artist who's unique and creative works have been celebrated world wide.
He didn't set out to become an artist and school was not really something he enjoyed, apart from drawing class. In fact, after failing his high school finals, Escher was enrolled in a program to become an architect. It didn't take long for him to quit study and pursue a career as a graphic artist. He was not only a graphic artist, but also illustrated books, designed tapestries and stamps, and created murals. He spent much of his time after school travelling through Italy where he would draw and sketch his experiences to use for his prints. According to some, Escher is most famous for his altered reality and tessellation drawings. These pieces demonstrated wonderful rhythm in his technique.
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