Aesthetic thinking in Clay
Elements of Art & Principles of Design
Elements of Art
From in Art
Organic
Geometric
Line
Color: Analogue / Complementary
Simple 3colors / multiple colors
Complementary Color
Shape
Texture: refers to the surface quality or "feel" of an object (ie. rough, smooth, soft)
• Actual texture -can be felt
• Implied (or simulated) textures – shown through drawing
• Implied (or simulated) textures – shown through drawing
Space
Positive /Negative space
Value- the lightness or darkness of a color
*Value can show 3D effects
Principles of Design
Emphasis: Stands out
Contrast: • the arrangement of opposite elements (light vs. dark colors, rough vs. smooth textures, large vs. small shapes, etc.) in a piece so as to create visual interest, excitement and drama.
Balance:
Rhythm/Pattern
Movement
Unity-a sense of harmony and wholeness, by using similar elements within the composition and placing them in a way that brings them all together
Variety
Abstract form/ Realistic form
Functional/ Decorative Art
Functional
Decorative
Functional or Decorative?
