Photo Due Dates

Fri. Nov. 23rd: Architecture Final Print Due

Mon. Nov. 26th: Light Film Due

Fri. Dec 7th: Light Contact Sheet Due

Fri. Dec 21st: Light Final Print Due

Fri. Jan 4th: Ecology and Texture Film Due

Fri. Jan 18th: Ecology and Texture Contact Sheet Due

Fri. Jan 25th: Last day to turn in any missing or redone assignments!

*Midterms*
1st period – Jan. 28
5th period – Jan. 30
9th period - Feb. 1
2nd light Final Print Due
Texture Final Print Due
Midterm Print Due
1 mounted print Due
Midterm Exam
*notice: ecology isnt due yet!! it will be due sometime in the spring, to allow for outdoor shooting.*

Fri. Feb 23rd: Snow Final Print Due

photo assignment - Snow

Shoot images of snow and ice. You have the majority of winter to complete this. You do not need a specific roll dedicated to just shots of “snow”, take the opportunities when they come! Be creative!

Due: Feb. 23

photo assignment - Midterm

Photography Mid Term Exam

1st Period: Jan. 28
5th Period: Jan. 30
9th Period: Feb. 1

1.Texture Final Print Due
2.One Mounted Print Due: Choose your best print for presentation.
3.Midterm Print: Body Language
We are all aware of the effect body language has on each other... through the way we stand, posture, hand gestures, facial expressions, etc...
Shoot a roll of film exploring the expression of various emotions through body language. You are illustrating the human body showing emotion, in any way you can. Every part of the body counts, hands, arms, legs, eyes, etc. It can be abstract, for instance just part of the body, it can also be a complete body. It can also be a person interacting with another... Be creative!!!
Make sure each and every shot is taken at the proper exposure, use lights and/or a tripod if need be. Pay attention to the background... is it relevant, necessary, distracting, etc?
Your print must be composed and printed well and express a strong sense of body language and emotion.
You will be turning in one print, a contact sheet, and an exposure log that also explains each emotion or what the body is saying in each pose.
4.Written Exam:
You will be responsible for all of the information in the notes and hand outs you have received since September 10th. It will be multiple choice and feature lots of vocabulary. Review your notes!

photo assignment - Ecology and Texture

Ecology and Texture
film due Dec. 17

You have two assignments to complete with this roll of film. The first being “Ecology”, the second being “Texture”
1.Ecology
“ecology” can be defined as "the comprehensive science of the relationship of the organism to the environment."
Find a subject that tells a story about how we effect our environment in a positive or a negative way. You are documenting the impact of the organism (people) on its environment. The impact could be good or bad. Take your time to think about the subject matter and what exactly the story is that you want to tell.
Take your time to focus your camera, adjust the aperture and shutter speed depending on your needs. Take your time to frame the subject in a way that the viewer is not distracted by extraneous objects or too much negative space. Create a strong focal point, remember the rules of composition.
Shoot a couple different concepts.
2.Texture
“texture” refers to the properties of and the sensations caused by the external surface of objects received through the sense of touch. It can be rough, grainy, smooth, slimy, soft, scratchy, shiny, furry, etc. Think of the contrast between sandpaper or silk.
Texture tells us about the nature of a subject, whether it's the rough surface of a straw hat, or the silky smoothness of satin. The light that reveals an object's texture also gives us a sense of its dimensionality.
Strong, direct light that rakes across an object from the side (called side lighting) emphasizes its surface characteristics in sharp detail, and creates a pattern of highlight and shadow. When shooting outdoors, it's a good idea to shoot early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when sunlight skims across a subject at a low angle. If you're taking pictures indoors, you can position lights this way, at any time you wish. All you need to do is to place the main light so that it lights the subject from one side.
Find objects or subjects with interesting textures, a grouping of contrasting textures, a grouping of similar textures... something that you find interesting. Remember the rules of composition!
You will print two photographs from this roll, one “Ecology”, one “Texture”

photo assignment - Light

LIGHT

To do: Shoot interesting images in a variety of lighting situations. You must have at least three examples of each of the below themes on your contact sheet. Explore different places, subjects, light sources, etc. Try various camera angles. Don't just take landscape shots. Experiment and have fun!
Silhouette: A silhouette is a well defined black shape that stands out against a brightly lit background. A silhouette is produced when we take a photograph of a subject that has strong back lighting. The subject will be darker than the bright background. Of course, in a silhouette it is the shape of the subject that makes the photo interesting.
Shadow: Take a look around for shadows and record them on film. You could show the shadow as the total focus of the image. Find a scene where shadows make interesting patterns or shapes. Take time to explore the "dark side".
Reflection: Take photographs where reflection of light is the main composition or interest point. Look at how things reflect light and how a reflection point in a photo can add major interest. The idea is to look for reflections in any shiny item, liquids, highly polished surfaces, etc, not only on classical mirrors, try to get the reflection clearly.
Night: The only rule is, the photos must be taken at night. The main goal isn’t to take photos in your basement at night time, the purpose of this assignment is to go out and capture the life, movement, mystery and behaviors surfacing after the sun sets...

Go out and explore!

photo assignment - Architecture

Every building has its own character or feeling that it gives you as you enter it or look at it. Like a real person, you need to look at it closely to capture the interesting details. Find a building and photograph it so that you can express that character. Concentrate on photographing sections of the structure that emphasize the character and distinctive design of the building.

You may choose to zoom in on certain elements; a door, stair, window, or crack in a wall. Try experimenting with unusual camera angles for this. Emphasize scale and perspective, try different lenses, shoot many different subjects...

Some suggestions:
bring your camera to as many places as possible, you never know what you may NEED to shoot!
go on adventures, plan trips to the city or historic towns in NJ...
pay attention to the time of day you shoot, different times mean different effects with light and shadows, watch the types of shadows that are cast by trees or other buildings...
think about good composition!
have fun!!

camera manual - fujica
camera manual - chinon
camera manual - olympus

camera manuals

if anyone cant find a manual for their camera, check this page out!

http://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html

museums and the such!

Philadelphia Open Studio Tours

Philly Gallery Guide

The Met

NYC Gallery listing

more NY galleries

ArtReach

one last post for the year...

just wanted to let you all know, if any of you actually check this anymore, that i put up a ton of work on our online gallery...
take a look!!
http://www.artsonia.com/schools/randolph4

thank you!
and have a wonderful summer!!

final examsssss

Due Dates!
All current projects for all Painting and Design Fundamentals Classes are due at the beginning of class on Wednesday JUNE 13TH!! There are no exceptions.

Design Fundamentals - Still Life Paintings - Due June 13
Painting - Final Projects - Due June 13
Junior Portfolio - Sculptures - Due June 13, Final Projects & Written - Due June 20
Printmaking - Self Portraits - Due June 14

to my juniors...

it just might be getting close to that time when you are going to need to start thinking about portfolios and portfolio reviews. they always say even if you arent interested in the job, go on the interview anyway, it's good practice. so, go to open houses and portfolio reviews....
there is one in nyc...
most of them will be next year, check this website for national portfolio days, and you can talk to tons of people and it will really help you develop as an artist and college (art school) applicant!

Academy of Art University Open House- New York City

When: Sunday, May 13, 2007 10AM – 5PM (ongoing)

RSVP here

Where: THE ALTMAN BUILDING
135 WEST 18TH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10011 (map)

What:

* Learn about our undergraduate & graduate programs
* Meet with academic staff, admissions and financial aid reps
* Have your portfolio reviewed (optional)
* Meet our alumni
* View our online class demonstrations
* Learn about our scholarships & payment plans
* We guarantee campus housing for all students!



This event is FREE. Easy access with NYC public transit systems.

800-544-2787 | www.academyart.edu

the underclassman art exhibit is april 24th at 7pm in the commons!
we will be hosting an art auction and the nahs induction.

and check out www.artsonia.com/schools/randolph4

jp - art history analysis paper

Works Cited

A Painting, Sculpture, or Photograph

Include the artist's name, the year the work was created, and the institution (e.g., a gallery or museum) that houses it, follwed by the city where it is located.

Goya, Francisco. The Family of Charles IV. 1800. Museo del Prado, Madrid.

Note that the title is in italics, as it should be in your paper.

you can go here for more help on works cited...

don't forget to proofread! read it out loud to make sure it makes sense.




2 ways to organize your paper...
* “Lumping” involves discussing all details of one work, and then all details of the second work. This method is preferred in lengthy or broad comparisons to avoid zipping back and forth between the works too quickly. Remember to compare the two works by referring back to the first work when discussing the second. This will ensure that you don’t simply write two descriptions.
* “Splitting” involves discussing a particular point in both works before moving on to another point. This method is preferred in comparisons dealing with fine details instead of a broader look at each work as a whole. Remember to discuss each point evenly to maintain a clear, parallel structure.

Design Fundamentals
Sketchbook
Due: April 9th

1. Get a mirror and a candle. Draw a self portrait by candle light. Pay attention to how the light source is affecting the subject matter. Your drawing should touch at least 3 edges of the page, pay attention to detail and value.
2. Find a chair, stool, or step ladder. Draw the NEGATIVE space. Meaning, draw only the shapes of the space AROUND the chair. Fill in your negative space. Draw large and fill up the entire page.
3. Now, draw the same chair, stool or step ladder, but draw the actual object, and pay attention to the detail of the shapes, values, textures and details. Your drawing should touch at least 3 edges of the page.




Painting Sketchbook
Due: April 9th

1. Stand up next to a table. Put your sketchbook on the table, look down onto your foot/feet. Draw exactly what you see, draw exactly what you see. Pay close attention to detail and proportions.
2. Set up a still life of 3-5 objects you would find in your bathroom. Set up one source of light, draw exactly what you see, take your time, pay attention to detail, light source, and proportions.
3. A drawing of something from direct observation.
4. If you could paint anything you wanted, what would it be? Any subject matter or style... draw a well thought out and well developed composition. Add color.

nahs induction!

attention sophomores and juniors!!

the application to NAHS is HERE!!

see me in b135 for a copy of the application!

all applications are due april 9th!!

Hope House Murals

nahs!

these are photos of those posters that Ms. Adler gave us a loooooong time ago, to be used for inspiration for the murals they want there.

Start to sketch some ideas.

We can do it on a huge canvas, or do it there, directly on the wall, that would probably have to be a weekend event.

this one says "we are one"
(oh look above... cliche chalkwalk design! woooo!)














This one says "See our children as they are - unique persons who have a song to sing, a dream to live. 'Children are endowed with an inner power that can guide us to a more luminous future.' - Maria Montessori"

nahs website

check out what mike made!

check out what i made...

ahhhh, a portrait... made out of post-its.... genius!
hahahaha!

nahs - chalk walk!!

just a reminder!!
chalkwalk is just 1 month away!
here is the link to the templates, if you dont already have one...
i hope you are working on awesome designs!

artsonia...

i published some of your work in an online gallery!!
check it out...

i can give you your usernames and security codes on thursday...
enjoy!!!

(and tell your parents, its almost like having your work up on the 'fridge, just a bit more technologically advanced...)

NAHS invitational

congrats to all of our awesome artists!!!!
kim, maddie and christine!!

sketchbooks

Painting

Sketchbook Assignment

Due: Feb 19^th

1. Trees.

2. An insanely detailed blind contour of a sneaker. Should touch at least 3 edges of your page.

3. A blind contour self portrait in any reflective surface, NOT a mirror.

4. A figure study. Ask someone to sit still for you for 20 minutes. Your drawing should touch all 4 edges of the page. Think about cropping, only draw the most interesting part. Highly detailed and accurate, pay attention to direction of the light source.

5. 4 more drawings of any still life objects, draw from direct observation and your drawing should touch at least 3 edges of your paper, be highly detailed and accurate. Pay attention to the light source (which direction is it coming from?), shadows, texture, and form.

Design Fundamentals

Sketchbook Assignment

Due: Feb 12

1. A still life object. Your drawing should touch all 4 edges of your paper, and be highly detailed and accurate. Pay attention to the light source (which direction is it coming from?), shadows, texture, and form.

2. A still life object. Your drawing should touch all 4 edges of your paper, and be highly detailed and accurate. Pay attention to the light source (which direction is it coming from?), shadows, texture, and form.

3. Your hand holding something. Your drawing should touch at least 3 edges of your paper and be highly detailed. Pay attention to light, shadows, texture, proportion, and form.

artist trading cards

i think i was talking to maddie about this....

http://www.artjunction.org/atcs/gallery.html

just a reminder...

This is what is being offered next year. If you have any questions about what you should take, please ask!!!

Semester Classes - (good introductions!) ~ceramics

~printmaking

~focus art

~intro to computer graphics

Foundation Classes - (full year, all really good intro level)

~design fundamentals (highly recommended as a prereq for all art classes, but it is not required)

~drawing

~printmaking (can run as semester or full year)

~ceramics

~ceramics & sculpture

~creative photography

Advanced Classes

~painting

~computer graphics & design

~advanced ceramics & sculpture

~advanced photo & darkroom tech.

~independent study (further study in any discipline)

Portfolio Classes (more advanced - all require design fundamentals as a prereq)

~Junior Portfolio (H)

~Senior Art Studio (H)

~AP Art Studio (H)

Art History (more academic, less studio)

~Focus Art

~Art as Democracy, Resistance & Propaganda (H)

~AP Art History

junior portfolio 3^rd marking period

Due to the nature of this semester, where you are encouraged to develop ideas on your own and explore new possibilities individually, it is imperative that you stay focused and stay on task. The due dates are, in fact, set in stone. Just like in the real world, deadlines are deadlines. You have them now, you know what is due when, you will be able to pace yourself and plan accordingly.

Nothing will be accepted late.

You will be responsible for the following projects:

• 2 drawings (any drawing medium, at least 16x20)

• 1 paintings (any painting medium: watercolor, acrylic, oil. on any surface: canvas, canvas paper, masonite, canvas board, found/scavenged materials)

• 2 in any medium you choose.

• 1 charcoal drawing of the pink bike, done only during class time

• 1 abstract expressionist piece, done only during class time

• 2 written critiques of your work

• 1 Art history paper

• 2 mats

Subject matter or artistic problems that must be included/solved this marking period:

1. 3 works showing perspective (1 interior, 1 exterior, 1 foreshortening in a figure)

2. 1 still life study

3. drawings from direct observation (not photographs)

4. range of gradation from black to white or in a single color from the darkest shade to lightest tint

5. at least 1 work showing the use of light (highlight, light tone, half tone, base tone, reflected light, and cast shadow and direction of light).

6. 1 abstract expressionist piece

Due Dates:

February 26 – In Class Critique

• 2 projects

• Abstract Expressionist

• 1 Critique

March 19 – In Class Critique

• 2 projects

• 2 mats

• 1 Critique

April 9 – In Class Critique

• Art History paper (details TBA)

• Charcoal Bike

• 1 project

• Sketchbook (in lieu of weekly sketchbook assignments, you will be responsible for completing 35 sketches throughout the duration of the marking period. All pages should be well developed drawings from direct observation, or well developed plans/studies for future projects. Doodles and scribbles or one thumbnail on a page will not suffice. I expect the same quality I have seen all year. Full page and well developed drawings/studies.)

For a reminder...

Work you are responsible for in the 2^nd semester

• 4 drawings (any drawing medium, at least 16x20)

• 2 paintings (any painting medium: watercolor, acrylic, oil. on any surface: canvas, canvas paper, masonite, canvas board, found/scavenged materials)

• 1 mixed media (scavenged material – start on a surface which you could not purchase at an art store, plus found objects, and/or various painting techniques. could be more 3-D than 2-D)

• 1 print (lino, mono, or screen) or 1 painting involving an experimental technique

• 1 in any medium you like (perhaps sculpture?)

Subject matter or artistic problems that must be included/solved:

1. 3 works showing perspective (1 interior, 1 exterior, 1 foreshortening in a figure)

2. assemblage

3. 1 still life study

4. drawing from direct observation (not photographs)

5. range of gradation from black to white or in a single color from the darkest shade to lightest tint

6. at least 1 work showing the use of light (highlight, light tone, half tone, base tone, reflected light, and cast shadow and direction of light).

7. at least 1 work expressing a personal opinion/statement of a political or controversial matter

8. at least 1 abstract expressionist piece

Field Trip?!?!?!
Who wants to go??

A.R.T. News - February, 2007
-A.R.T. Painting of the Month
-A.R.T. Open House/Painting Sale

A.R.T . Painting of the Month
We first met and began to work with Rafael years ago. He
was a young kid back then, hesitant to cut loose his full creative
power. But don't worry, this was not to last long. Rafael, who lived
in the colorful noisy barrio of Trenton, New Jersey, was to drive his
first portraiture all the way to a feature color photo in the New York
Times. Titled 'The Face of My Man', it was a portrait of A.R.T.'s
director, Rafael insisting Tim sit close so he could study his face.
"You know you got wrinkles round your eyes?" the artist asked.
"I do?"
"Yeah, you do. But don't worry;" Rafael said
reassuringly, "I'll put them in later."
Rafael is the figure spinning on the cover of the book
about A.R.T., 'Flying Colors', his little brother Jesus exclaiming,
"You made him look like a tornado!"
Some of Rafael's works have created controversy. The
real world subject matter Rafael chose to engage is apparently thought
by some to be inappropriate for a young man under their care during
the day. This controversy, as with controversies swirling around
certain artworks throughout history, was serious enough to have A.R.T.
booted from Rafael's school. The program collapsed and A.R.T. lost
contact with the fantastically talented kids there.
Then, with our alliance with Princeton University we were
able to create an independent program, which Rafael came to with
boldness, taking the bus on his own from Trenton.
At our Princeton studio program Rafael created 'Scarface',
the face part slowly becoming that of the artist, recognizable by all
that saw the canvas.
Star of the last show at A.R.T.space Gallery, a collector
offered a large sum for 'Scarface,' if Rafael would change the
cocktail that Scarface holds, to a non-alcoholic beverage.
"No way," the artist is quoted as saying in response to
such a deal. He passed on close to $1000. Real artists do not
compromise their vision.
All turned out well in that the head of Palmer Square
Inc., David Newton, purchased the piece.
A.R.T. is currently very close to closing a deal with
Rafael's school so that the program can return to establish another

exciting studio program – though no one knows what controversial
incidents Rafael may cause!
You can see the difference between Art and recreational
art. Art has the power to shake things up. This is Rafael and this
is A.R.T.

A.R.T. Open House/Painting Sale
A.R.T. will hold an open house in Princeton on Saturday, February 24
from 4-10 pm. Held at the home of one of A.R.T.'s longtime
supporters, Arlene Opatut, the open house will showcase some of the

hundreds of dynamic paintings from A.R.T.'s extensive collection.

Wine and refreshments will be served. As always, all proceeds from

the sale directly benefit A.R.T. and the artists in the program.
If you'd like to attend, please RSVP to this address for further
information. We look forward to seeing you there!
To view a portion of A.R.T.'s collection, visit our web gallery at:
http://artrealization.org/main/gallery/gallery.htm

sb!

Painting

Sketchbook Assignment

Due: Feb 19^th

1. Trees.

2. An insanely detailed blind contour of a sneaker. Should touch at least 3 edges of your page.

3. A blind contour self portrait in any reflective surface, NOT a mirror.

4. A figure study. Ask someone to sit still for you for 20 minutes. Your drawing should touch all 4 edges of the page. Think about cropping, only draw the most interesting part. Highly detailed and accurate, pay attention to direction of the light source.

5. 4 more drawings of any still life objects, draw from direct observation and your drawing should touch at least 3 edges of your paper, be highly detailed and accurate. Pay attention to the light source (which direction is it coming from?), shadows, texture, and form.

Design Fundamentals

Sketchbook Assignment

Due: Feb 12

1. A still life object. Your drawing should touch all 4 edges of your paper, and be highly detailed and accurate. Pay attention to the light source (which direction is it coming from?), shadows, texture, and form.

2. A still life object. Your drawing should touch all 4 edges of your paper, and be highly detailed and accurate. Pay attention to the light source (which direction is it coming from?), shadows, texture, and form.

3. Your hand holding something. Your drawing should touch at least 3 edges of your paper and be highly detailed. Pay attention to light, shadows, texture, proportion, and form.

ps, the password for the pics is "art"

have a good weekend!!

NAHS invitational

I would like to invite all of you to....
my old high school!

19th Annual Mt. Olive High School Invitational
Feb 5th, 2007
7pm - 9pm
Mt. Olive HS Library

There will be tons of amazing art work, as well as other really cool NAHS kids to meet and greet!

And the work of Helen Wu, Emily Shaw, Maddie Tyska, Brandon Paeschke, Kim Svec, Christine Dimeo, and some others (but I forget names at the moment, sorry, my bad!) will be featured from Randolph! (under spotlights, with blinking neon lights that say "supastarrrr!"... just kidding about the neon...)

So, GO!!
and you can meet the wonderful people that made me into the art teacher that I am today!

winterfest!

i just want to send out a HUUUUUUGE thanks to helen, dana, siobhan, ali, jess, maddie, mallory, kim, emily e, emily s, jillian, dia, camila, my brother mikey, and miguel!!!
you were all awesome and did a fabulous job!!!
i posted some of the pics....

















again, thank you!!!!
it was a huge success!

design fundamentals...

just a reminder!

extra credit if you bring in old t-shirts on exam day!!!

this is so cool...

extra credit if you can name an artist or the title of a work in this video!
but not the mona lisa, that is just too easy....

just a reminder...

due dates!

the last day to turn in any and everything is jan 17th!

teacherease should be updated, if you are missing anything, jan 17th is the last day to turn it in before the end of the marking period.

montone's bday surrrrprise....

the pictures can not even begin to explain the ridiculousness.

yes, the snowman is taped to the ceiling. and yes, everything; the desk, bike, chairs, etc are completely saran wrapped.
check it... asergonis.dotphoto.com
montone is going to go crazy when he sees it.....

how to write a critique

due for painting on monday jan 8th

Painting Critique

Answer the following questions about your painting. Times new roman, size 12, double spaced. Use full sentances, proofread, and Ellaborate!, tell me WHY! you have the opinions that you do.

Due: Monday

There are 4 major categories of art criticism; description, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation. If you discuss a piece of work adressing these four categories and in the general order in which they are presented, you will soon become a professional and eloquent art critic!

Listed below are the questions you should be answering in each category. Keep this page in your sketchbook so that you have this reference to help guide you during all critiques.

Description

Describe exactly what you see:

• I (enjoy, dislike, appreciate, etc.) this work because...

• Do not use “four letter words” (i.e. like, hate, nice, ugly, etc.)

• Describe (what and where) the “elements” (line, shape, color, form, value, space) and subject matter.

Analysis

Describe how the work is organized as a complete composition:

• Where/what is the focal point/point of emphasis, why?

• How is the work constructed or planned (i.e., movements, balance, contrast, rhythm, unity, and variety)?

• Identify some of the similarities throughout the work (i.e., repetition of lines, colors, or shapes, and/or how they are varied)

Interpretation

Describe how the work makes you think or feel:

• Describe the expressive qualities you find in the work. What expressive language would you use to describe the qualities (i.e., tragic, angry, funny)?

• Does the work remind you of other things you have experienced (i.e., analogy or metaphor)?

• How does the work relate to other ideas or events in the world and/or in your other studies?

Evaluation

Present your opinion of the work's success or failure:

• What qualities of the work make you feel it is a success or failure?

• What criteria can you list to help others judge this work?

• How original is the work? Why do you feel this work is original or not original?

Some sample sentences....

I would like to speak about the piece by ____.

I am drawn to this piece because (identify the elements of art and why they are interesting to you, or because of a certain technique that is exceptionally successful).

The focal point is (what and where and why).

My eye starts at the focal point and then moves (where and how?). Describe the little adventure your eyes go on throughout the peice.

The piece is (principles of design: balanced, rythmic, has contrast, etc.).

I think this is about ___. It may tell a story, express an emotion, or just be for aesthetic pleasure.

I feel it is successful/a failure because ____.

Your essay should have 3 paragraphs (you can skip interpretation)

1. Describe:

Elements of Art

the building blocks or ingredients of art

a. Line -

b. Color -

c. Value -

d. Texture -

e. Shape/Form -

2. Analyze:

Principles of Design

a. Focal point/emphasis -

b. Variety/Repetition

variety -

repetition -

c. Space -

positive -

negative -

d. Balance -

e. Movement -

f. Harmony/Unity

harmony -

unity -

g. Overall, how do the elements work together to form a successful (or unsuccessful)

design? Why?

3. Interpret:

a. What does this painting mean? What is it about? Why?

4. Evaluate:

a. What techniques worked well and what did not? Why do you feel that way?

b. What is the quality of the craftsmanship? Do you see a lot of effort put into this piece?

c. Overall, is it successful? Why or why not?

Elements of Art

and

Principles of Design

Elements of Art

the building blocks or ingredients of art

Line - a mark made with a pen, pencil, or other tool, that could be straight, curved, squiggly, jagged, thin, thick, real or implied.

Color - the quality of an object or substance with respect to light reflected by the object, usually determined visually by measurement of hue, saturation, and brightness of the reflected light; saturation or chroma; hue.

Value - degree of lightness or darkness in a color, the relation of light and shade in a painting, drawing, or the like.

Texture - the visual and/or tactile quality of a surface, the characteristic visual and tactile quality of the surface of a work of art resulting from the way in which the materials are used, the imitation of the tactile quality of represented objects.

Shape/Form - the quality of a distinct object in having an external surface or outline of specific form or figure. three-dimensional quality or volume, as of a represented object or anatomical part.

Principles of Design

the rules or recipe for a way the elements are put together to create a successful composition

“the organization, placement, or relationship of basic elements, as lines and colors in a painting or volumes and voids in a sculpture, so as to produce a coherent image; the formal structure of a work of art.”

Balance - A principle of design, it refers to the way the elements of art are arranged to create a feeling of stability in a work; a pleasing or harmonious arrangement or proportion of parts or areas in a design or composition. Portions of a composition can be described as taking on a measurable weight or dominance, and can then be arranged in such a way that they appear to be either in or out of balance, or to have one kind of balance or another. Balance can be symmetrical, or formal; or it can be asymmetrical, or informal. It can also be radial.

Movement - The act or process of moving, especially change of place or position, an effort. This can either be actual motion or it can be implied — the arrangement of the parts of an image to create a sense of motion by using lines, shapes, forms, and textures that cause the eye to move over the work. A principle of design, it can be a way of combining elements of art to produce the look of action. In a painting or photograph, for instance, movement refers to a representation or suggestion of motion. In sculpture too, movement can refer to implied motion. On the other hand, mobiles and kinetic sculptures are capable of actual motion as well.

Focal point/emphasis - Any forcefulness that gives importance or dominance (weight) to some feature or features of an artwork; something singled out, stressed, or drawn attention to by means of contrast, anomaly, or counterpoint for aesthetic impact. A way of combining elements to stress the differences between those elements and to create one or more centers of interest in a work. Often, emphasized elements are used to direct and focus attention on the most important parts of a composition — its focal point. Emphasis is one of the principles of design. A design lacking emphasis may result in monotony. The portion of an artwork's composition on which interest or attention centers. The focal point may be most interesting for any of several reasons: it may be given formal emphasis; its meaning may be controversial, incongruous, or otherwise compelling.

Harmony/Unity

harmony - Agreement; accord. A union or blend of aesthetically compatible components. A composition is harmonious when the interrelationships between its parts fulfill aesthetic requisites or are mutually beneficial. As a principle of design, harmony refers to a way of combining elements of art to accent their similarities and bind the picture parts into a whole. It is often achieved through the use of repetition and simplicity.

unity - The quality of wholeness or oneness that is achieved through the effective use of the elements and principles of design. A totality that combines all of its parts into one complete, cohesive whole. Often it is realized through a deliberate or intuitive balancing of harmony and variety. However, this balance does not have to be of equal proportions. Harmony might outweigh variety, or variety might outweigh harmony. Harmony aids efforts to blend picture parts together to form a whole. Variety adds visual interest to this unified whole. A composition is unified when the relationships between its parts interact to create a sense that no portion of the composition may be changed without altering the aesthetic integrity and meaning of the artwork. When unity is achieved with insufficient harmony and variety, the result is monotony. Unity is largely synonymous with coherence.

Variety/Repetition

variety - A principle of design that refers to a way of combining elements of art in involved ways to achieve intricate and complex relationships. Variety is often obtained through the use of diversity and change by artists who wish to increase the visual interest of their work. An artwork which makes use of many different hues, values, lines, textures, and shapes would reflect the artist's desire for variety. Unity is the principle which is its variety's opposite; but when there is too little variety, the result is monotony.

repetition - Closely related to harmony, a principle of design, this term refers to a way of combining elements of art so that the same elements are used over and over again. Thus, a certain color or shape might be used several times in the same picture. Repetition also can contribute to movement and rhythm in a work of art.

Space - refers to the distance or area between, around, above, below, or within things. It can be described as two-dimensional or three-dimensional; as flat, shallow, or deep; as open or closed; as positive or negative; and as actual, ambiguous, or illusory.

positive - filled with something, such as lines, designs, color, or shapes

negative – the empty space (perhaps the background)

this one is for helen...

http://www.precipice-alliance.org/projects_language.html

GREEN ART: Mary Ellen Carroll’s Indestructable Language

by Jill

Something mysterious happened in Jersey City this past Monday night… On this grey and windy evening, while most people were at home watching TV, giant neon lights emerged up in the windows of an abandoned factory, spelling out the sentence: “It is green thinks nature - even in the dark”.

The neon-light public art installation is visible from the surrounding area, from the New Jersey Turnpike, and even from the air for incoming and outbound flights. The goal of the illuminated art piece, sponsored by the Precipice Alliance, is to spark public discussion about global warming, energy conservation and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Via Core77

Lest you think this is just a meaningless art prank, conceptual artist Mary Ellen Carroll took the philsophy behind the piece seriously and put her money where her mouth is, using green materials and renewable energy throughout the execution. The neon lighting is low-watt and carbon neutral, and the lead-free glass tubing was donated by TecnoLux, a pioneer in the application of new eco-conscious materials for the neon and lighting industry. In addition to this, all energy for the project will be offset by a combination of solar panels and green credits.

If more artists would relate their work to such pressing issues as global warming, the world would certainly be a cooler place.

We unfortunately missed the event (sorry Benjamin!) but thankfully our friends at Core77 were on hand to report back.

due dates

end of marking period - fri. jan 19th
midterms - mon. jan 22nd - fri. jan 26th

painting - architecture painting due at the beginning of class on fri. jan 5th

jr. portfolio - project due at the end of class on wed. jan 17th
artist's statement is due on jan.17th as well

last day to accept anything late - fri. jan 19th