2. What do you think…? (Ask for volunteers to describe the painting.) Vincent Van Gogh, Starry Night 1889
3. Line: Long marks made with a tool. Shape: Contained area of geometric or organic form. Direction: Lines have direction – Horizontal, Vertical or Oblique. Size: How large or small an object is. Elements of Design
4. Color:Hue of a given area or object. Value: Lightness or darkness of a color. Texture: Surface quality of a shape.
5. Balance:Visual harmony of a piece of art. Gradation:The gradual change from light to dark. Repetition: Seeing/using one element multiple times. Principles of Design
6. Contrast: Juxtaposition of opposing elements in a composition. Harmony: Visually satisfying effect of combining similar elements. Dominance: Hierarchal relationship between elements related to focus. Unity: Visual feeling that the elements belong together. Definitions provided by Johnlovett.com
7. Now what do you think…? (Students will be asked to describe the painting using the new terms.)
