Appropriation in art Above all, installation Is Elements of Art

- is the use of pre-existing objects or - a form of conceptual art – - are components or parts of a work of
images a genre in which "ideas" and "impact" are art that can be isolated and defined.
- with little or no transformation applied regarded as being more important - They are the building blocks used to
to them than the quality of a finished "product" or create a work of art.
- can be understood as the use of "work of art". Line
barrowed elements in the creation of a - an identifiable path created by a point
new work (Remember, an installation is a purely moving in space
temporary work of art. - one-dimensional and can vary in width,
In the visual arts, - Unless it is photographed or direction, and length
to appropriate means documented in some way, there will be - often define the edges of a form
- to properly adopt, borrow, recycle or no evidence of its existence.) - can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal,
sample aspects of man-made visual straight or curved, thick or thin.
culture If a traditional work of art allows us to - lead your eye around the composition
appreciate the craftsmanship of the artist, and can communicate information
Other strategies include an installation allows us to experience the through their character and direction.
- re-vision, "artwork" and perhaps even rethink our
- re-evaluation, attitudes and values. Horizontal lines
- variation, - suggest a feeling of rest or repose
- version, Difference between because objects parallel to the earth
- interpretation, Sculpture and Installation are at rest.
- imitation, At first glance, some installations may - also help give a sense of space.
- proximation, resemble traditional craft based sculpture or
- supplement, the more modernist assemblage art. Vertical lines
- increment and improvisation - But this is an illusion. often communicate a sense of height because
Installation art effectively inverts the principles they are perpendicular to the earth, extending
The term appropriation refers to the of sculpture. upwards toward the sky.
- use of barrowed elements in the
creation of a new work Whereas the latter is designed to be viewed Horizontal and vertical lines
from the outside as a self-contained used in combination communicate stability and
Installation art is arrangement of forms, solidity.
- a relatively new genre of installations often envelop the spectator in the
contemporary art space of the work. Rectilinear forms with 90-degree angles are
- practiced by an increasing number of The viewer enters a controlled environment structurally stable.
postmodernist artists featuring objects as well as light, sound and This stability suggests permanence and
- which involves the configuration or projected imagery. reliability.
"installation" of objects in a space, such The formalism of the composition remains of
as a room or warehouse. secondary importance - it is the effect on the
The resulting arrangement of material and spectator's spacial and cultural expectations
space comprises the "artwork". that remains paramount.
Diagonal lines Organic shapes and forms Dark colors can often convey a sense of
- convey a feeling of movement. - are typically irregular or asymmetrical. mystery or foreboding.
- Objects are unstable. Organic shapes Light colors
- Because they are neither vertical nor - are often found in nature, - often describe a light source or light
horizontal, organic forms reflected within the composition
- they are either about to fall or are - but man-made shapes can also imitate Intensity
already in motion. - describes the purity or strength of a
Space color.
Real space is three-dimensional.
Curve line Space in a work of art Bright colors
- can convey energy. - refers to a feeling of depth or three - are undiluted and are often associated
Soft, shallow curves dimensions. with positive energy and heightened
- recall the curves of the human body - It can also refer to the artist's use of emotions.
and often have a pleasing, sensual the area within the picture plane.
quality and a softening effect on the The area around the primary objects in a work Dull colors
composition. of art is known as negative space, - have been diluted by mixing with other
while the space occupied by the primary colors and create a sedate or serious
Shape and form objects is known as positive space. mood.
define objects in space.
Shapes Color What do Colors Symbolize?
- have two dimensions Light reflected off objects. Colors hold significance for people around the
- –height and width– Color has three main characteristics: world.
- and are usually defined by lines. - hue (red, green, blue, etc.), Not only do colors influence emotion,
Forms - value (how light or dark it is), but they also hold meaning in religion and
- exist in three dimensions, - intensity (how bright or dull it is) various cultures.
- with height, width, and depth. Colors
- is the basis of sculpture, furniture, and can be described as Color Symbolism Chart
decorative arts. warm (red, yellow) or (Only in Japan)
- Three-dimensional forms can be seen cool (blue, gray), Red: Excitement, energy, passion, love,
from more than one. depending on which end of the color spectrum desire, speed, strength, power, heat,
they fall. aggression, danger, fire, blood, war, violence,
Geometric shapes and forms all things intense and passionate, sincerity,
- include mathematical, Value describes the brightness of color. happiness
- squares, rectangles, circles, cubes, Artists use color value to create different
spheres, and cones. moods. Pink: love and romance, caring, tenderness,
- often man-made. acceptance and calm.
However, many natural forms also have Dark colors in a composition Beige and ivory symbolize unification. Ivory
geometric shapes. - suggest a lack of light, as in a night or symbolizes quiet and pleasantness. Beige
interior scene. symbolizes calm and simplicity.
Yellow joy, happiness, betrayal, optimism,
idealism, imagination, hope, sunshine, summer,
gold, philosophy, dishonesty, cowardice,
jealousy, covetousness, deceit, illness, hazard
and friendship.
Dark Blue: integrity, knowledge, power, and
seriousness.
Blue: Peace, tranquility, cold, calm, stability,
harmony, unity, trust, truth, confidence,
conservatism, security, cleanliness, order,
loyalty, sky, water, technology, depression,
appetite suppressant.
Turquoise: calm.
Teal symbolizes sophistication.
Aquamarine symbolizes water.
Lighter turquoise has a feminine appeal.
Purple: Royalty, nobility, spirituality, ceremony,
mysterious, transformation, wisdom,
enlightenment, cruelty, honor, arrogance,
mourning, temperance.
Lavender: femininity, grace and elegance.
Orange: Energy, balance, enthusiasm, warmth,
vibrant, expansive, flamboyant, demanding of
attention.
Green: Nature, environment, healthy, good
luck, renewal, youth, spring, generosity,
fertility, jealousy, service, inexperience, envy,
misfortune, vigor.
Brown: Earth, stability, hearth, home,
outdoors, reliability, comfort, endurance,
simplicity, and comfort.
Gray: Security, reliability, intelligence, staid,
modesty, dignity, maturity, solid, conservative,
practical, old age, sadness, boring.
Silver symbolizes calm.
White: Reverence, purity, birth, simplicity,
cleanliness, peace, humility, precision,
innocence, youth, winter, snow, good, sterility,
marriage (Western cultures),
death (Eastern cultures),
cold, clinical.
Black: Power, sexuality, sophistication,
formality, elegance, wealth, mystery, fear, evil,
unhappiness, depth, style, sadness, remorse,
anger, anonymity, underground, good technical
color, mourning,
death (Western cultures),
austerity, detachment.
White is pure light; black is the absence of light.
Primary colors only true colors
(red, blue, and yellow).
Secondary colors two primary colors mixed
together
(green, orange, violet).
Intermediate colors (tertiary colors)
are made by mixing a primary and secondary
color together.
(yellow green, blue green, and blue violet)
Complementary colors
- are located directly across from each
other on the color wheel
(an arrangement of colors along a circular
diagram to show how they are related to one
another)
Complementary pairs contrast
- because they share no common colors.
red and green are complements,
because green is made of blue and yellow.
When complementary colors are mixed
together,
- they neutralize each other to make
brown.
Texture
- surface quality of an object that we
sense through touch.
All objects have a physical texture.
Artists can also convey texture visually in two
dimensions.
In a two-dimensional work of art,
texture
gives a visual sense of how an object depicted
would feel in real life if touched:
hard, soft, rough, smooth, hairy, leathery,
sharp, etc.
In three-dimensional works,
artists use actual texture to add a tactile
quality to the work.
Artists use color, line, and shading to imply
textures.