ART

APPRECIATION

Chapter 1
 LESSON 2:
HOW DO I STUDY ART?

Making Art
OBJECTIVES
1. Learn how art communicates color, symbolic quality of shape, line
movement, quality texture, the drama of lighting and many more.

2. Be able to read design principles behind some effective and

thought-provoking and forms and graphic design.

3. Explore materials and techniques through hand experience.

 INTRODUCTION

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ACTIVITY:

Draw a tree but with different methods:

A.Draw a tree using your non-dominant hand.

B.Draw in a square world where everything is a square.
C.Draw using continuous lines.
D.Shade only outside the lines.
ABSTRACTION:
WHAT’S IN A CIRCLE?

Art Elements and Principles

Elements of Art are the formal or tangible aspects of art. These are termed
as elements because they are the “Medium of language” of visual arts.
 LINE

• Line can be expressive and have a quality of

its own like: Scribbles, Whimsical or Naïve
lines, Implied lines, Blurred lines (lines that
are smudged, shaded or erased.), Aggressive
lines or Calligraphic lines.
 SHAPE

3 Basic kinds:
• Geometric
• Biomorphic
• Amorphous
Shapes can also be implied (Shapes
produced by negative space)
Geometric Biomorphic Amorphous
 FORM

Three - Dimensional shape. Can refer to

the quality or likeness of an entire mass.
 VALUE

• The lightness and darkness of a hue color. Often

represented in a tonal value scale:
• It has two parts the TINTS (the lighter tones) and
the SHADES (the darker tones). A tone is general
term for a certain value.
 COLOR

Also known as hue. Scientifically, it is the light that

bounces off the surface. In art we use subtractive
color, i.e., Colors that are pigments. Additive colors
refer to a property of light.
 LIGHT

Without light, all the previous elements will not be

possible. Light creates the illusion that color, form,
and texture exist. Light can be implied, natural, or
artificial (as with a digital rendition). The lighting of
an artwork has a very strong effect on its overall
impact.
Chiaroscuro is an example of strong
and theatrical lighting.
 SPACE

An area where the other elements can interact.

Two types: Positive and Negative space. Double
negative space refers to a blank space used as
negative space by, let us say, a field of color or
pigment.
WHAT IS REPRESENTATIONAL, ABSTRACT, AND
NONREPRESENTATIONAL ART?
REPRESENTATIONAL ART

Representational simply means it

mimics what is real or what can be seen.
Or the image is recognizable as
interpreted by an artist.
 ABSTRACT

Abstract on the other is a modified

interpretation of something that exist, but
it becomes hardly recognizable.
NONREPRESENTATIONAL ART

Nonrepresentational art is purely concerned

with forms, shapes, colors, and the rest of the
elements. It does not represent any other
subject matter outside of itself.
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
Principles of Design are long held composition techniques which have
been proven and used by both fine and graphic artists to communicate
ideas and concepts effectively.

• Contrast
• Harmony
• Balance (Symmetrical and Asymmetrical)
• Rhythm and Movement
• Unity and Variety
• Emphasis and Subordination
• Scale and Proportion
• Depth and Perspective
 Design principle which uses the element of value to create depth and dimension. Light
Contrast
also plays an important role in creating good contrast.
Elements are related to each other in terms of form, color, Theme, etc.
Harmony

Balance Aesthetic quality of a work marked by a sensible balance between two areas: right and
(Symmetrical and left; top and bottom.
Asymmetrical)
Rhythm and Creating a sense of direction through repetition of elements. Movement direct the
Movement viewer’s eye toward something.
Elements should be seen as a whole in unity, variety still gives a sense of wholeness but
Unity and Variety
the elements differ in some aspects and provide more interest to the work.
Emphasis and An area or a specific subject is given focus, hence other parts of the picture are
Subordination subordinate.
This can be either an appropriate use of scale and proportion or it can also be an
Scale and
effective way of changing the scale to achieve a certain visual goal. It also shows
Proportion
relationship between the object and the space.
Depth and Shows three-dimensionality of a space through the use of perspective lines and
Perspective vanishing point.
 Harmony

Contrast
Balance
(Symmetry)
Rhythm and movement Unity and Variety Emphasis and subordination
Scale and proportion
Depth and perspective
 PSYCHOLOGY
IN ART

Why include this area in

the study of art-making?
Relating art to how the brain receives
and interprets symbols and images can
benefit one’s decision in effective
visual communication. Art, in a way, is
method of psychology and in
understanding how people perceive
images, create meaning and connect
those meanings together.
 Pieta
by Michaelangelo
Starry night
by Van Gogh
GESTALT THEORY This strategy tends to sum up an idea into one
iconic imagery. It often plays with the negative and positive space and
make use of both.
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“BRAVE”
COLOR PSYCHOLOGY
 COLOR PSYCHOLOGY

Colors have imbibed certain meanings. Whether it is

social construct or a product of association, these
hues certainly appeal to our understanding of the
world based on how they are used.
Here are some examples:
 COMPOSITIONAL FUNCTION OF LINES AND SHAPES
A composition is basically how the elements are arranged in space with the
intention of artistic expression. Here are some compositional devices used by
classical artists and are still evident these days:

• A half circle, often used in domes for some classical paintings and even modern
architecture, symbolizes femininity because of its womb-like shape. Since it has no
corners, it also resonates eternity. Socialism in art has a different connotation for a
circle, which states about people’s equality.

• A triangle, when used in a composition suggests relationship. In Leonardo Da Vinci’s

“Madonna of the Rocks” the triangular arrangement of the figures, with the Madonna at
the apex may suggest stability and inclination toward the central figure.
 COMPOSITIONAL FUNCTION OF LINES AND SHAPES
• An Implied line or line movement in painting may intentionally lead a viewer to a
focal point of the subject matter.
WHAT IS A MEDIUM?
A medium, like in language, is the tool or the material used in realizing the expression. In
visual arts, this is the term for the materials used in specific types of technique, let us say,
dry media for drawing. It include pencil, charcoal, or pastels. Watercolor is an example
of wet medium. Non-conventional types may include mixed media, computer graphics,
and even found objects.
ABSTRACTION:
More often than not, you might encounter a time in your life where you can envision a
painting or a sculpture that depicts an idea, an emotion, or an experience of your own.
As one writer says, we all have a work of art in our minds. However, not all of us can
translate this into reality. This is where the skill or knowledge of techniques and
materials become essential. That is why there are artists – skilled and talented
individuals who can help us address our non-verbal yet significant human expressions.
Also, we should not miss the fact that because lots of materials are now available and
have become valid forms of art, our expressions need not be limited to drawing or
painting. Technique, on the other hand, takes time and practice. Combining the two,
excellent techniques applied to materials, art expression becomes more successful.
Example of an installation art.
This type of art is Ephemeral
considering the type of materials
used, which are wood shavings
 Angeline Rondina Christopher Rey Macaraeg Eljean Oliveros

GROUP 1
Subject: Art Appreciation Instructor: Mr. Arnel Nevado
Topic: How do I study art?: Making art Date of reporting: September 12, 2023