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1.Naturalism refers to the

depiction of realistic objects in
a natural setting.
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2.Abstract is the degree of
independence from any visual
reference.
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3.Impressionsim adopts details
and mental associations to
evoke subjective and sensory
impressions instead of
recreating objective reality.
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 4.
Expressionism presents the
world solely from individual’s
subjective perspective
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5. Cubism breaks up, analyzes
and re-assembles an object
into an abstract form.
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6. Surrealism focuses on
mystical and metaphysical
experiences
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7. Realism depicts subjects in
an objective reality and without
embellishment or
interpretation.
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8. Action focuses on gestural
abstraction.
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9. Elongation begins with
stretched and short to long
objects.
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10. Distortion is a technique
employed by the artist to
dramatize the shape of a figure
to create an emotional effect.
Please watch
this video as
basis for
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtC-QmqaApw
painting with
coffee
 THE
COLOR
WHEEL
Please watch
this video on
Color Theory  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1CK9bE3H_s
Basics
PROPERTIES OF COLOR
1.HUE is the particular identity of a
color.
2.Value denotes the lightness and
darkness of a color.
3.Intensity pertains to the
brightness or dullness of a color.
COLOR INTERPRETATION
Teach the correct concept of color
as well as the proper application
1.RED -passion, love,
energy, war, courage,
strength,blood, festivity,
bravery, danger
ORANGE –sweetness,
delight,happiness
YELLOW –
sunshine,warmth,light
GREEN – freshness, hope,
growth, still water,
vegetation, vitality, prestige
BLUE – coolness, sky,
water, peace
VIOLET – royalty, shadows,
penance, power, mourning,
grace
BLACK – elegance,
formality, sophistication,
mystery
PINK – natural love,
playfulness, tenderness
YELLOW GREEN –
jealousy
WHITE – simplicity, purity,
innocence
BROWN – humility,
Wholesomeness, honesty
 LINE
Vertical Lines
are straight up and down lines;
suggest height and strength
Horizontal Lines
are straight lines parallel to
the horizon that move from
left to right;
suggest width, distance,
calmness and stability.
Diagonal Lines
are straight lines that slant in
any direction except
horizontal or vertical;
suggest movement or lack of
stability
Zigzag Lines
Are series of diagonal lines
joined at ends;
convey action and
excitement as well as
restlessness and anxiety
Curved Lines
Are lines that bend and
change direction gradually;
convey the feelings of
comfort and ease
S PAC E
POSITIVE SPACE
is the actual objects or shapes
within an artwork;
is the area or part of the
composition that object or
subject occupies.
NEGATIVE SPACE
is the space around and
between those objects;
is the empty or open space
that surrounds an object