1. The elements and principlesThe elements and principles
of art are guidelinesof art are guidelines
that help artists create artworksthat help artists create artworks
4. You do not need to understand the
elements and principles of art to
appreciate a work of art.
5. You need the elements andYou need the elements and
principles of art to knowprinciples of art to know whywhy
you appreciate a work of art.you appreciate a work of art.
7. AA patternpattern is a repetition of one oris a repetition of one or
more elements.more elements.
8. Pattern has two main functionsPattern has two main functions
in art and design:in art and design:
To organize or unify an areaTo organize or unify an area
or objector object
To provide visual enrichmentTo provide visual enrichment
and interestand interest
9. Every pattern involves theEvery pattern involves the
repeated use of a basic unitrepeated use of a basic unit..
The unit that
repeats is
called a
motif.
10. Every pattern involves theEvery pattern involves the
repeated use of a basic unit.repeated use of a basic unit.
There are two
motifs present
in this design.
One is
repeated three
times.
11. Every pattern involves theEvery pattern involves the
repeated use of a basic unit.repeated use of a basic unit.
The other motif
is repeated four
times.
12. AA modulemodule is ais a
three-dimensional motif.three-dimensional motif.
Each book inEach book in
this sculpture isthis sculpture is
a module.a module.
The modulesThe modules
create a pattern.create a pattern.
13. Most visualMost visual
patterns arepatterns are
planned.planned.
AA planned patternplanned pattern is ais a
precise, regularprecise, regular
repetition of motifs.repetition of motifs.
The simplest pattern isThe simplest pattern is
achieved by repeatingachieved by repeating
a motif in a single rowa motif in a single row
or along severalor along several
similar rows orsimilar rows or
columns.columns.
14. A grid pattern is formed by intersectingA grid pattern is formed by intersecting
vertical and horizontal lines or shapes.vertical and horizontal lines or shapes.
15. A grid patternA grid pattern
is formed byis formed by
intersectingintersecting
vertical andvertical and
horizontal lineshorizontal lines
or shapesor shapes..
An overall gridAn overall grid
patternpattern
provides equalprovides equal
emphasisemphasis
throughout athroughout a
design.design.
16. Grid patterns are not limited toGrid patterns are not limited to
left and right or up and downleft and right or up and down
17. Designs made simply of linear orDesigns made simply of linear or
grid patterns can be rigid orgrid patterns can be rigid or
monotonousmonotonous..
Ways to do this include usingWays to do this include using
Half-Drop,Half-Drop, Alternating,Alternating, RadialRadial oror RandomRandom
patterns.patterns.
To make a more complicated or interestingTo make a more complicated or interesting
design the placement of motifs within a patterndesign the placement of motifs within a pattern
may be manipulated.may be manipulated.
18. AA half-drophalf-drop
designdesign lowerslowers
each row halfeach row half
the height ofthe height of
the row abovethe row above
it.it.
A half-drop designA half-drop design
creates a patterncreates a pattern
that seems to have athat seems to have a
wavy movement.wavy movement.
19. Alternating patternsAlternating patterns
are similar toare similar to
half-drop designs,half-drop designs,
but are much lessbut are much less
rigid.rigid.
Alternating patterns areAlternating patterns are
not limited to equalnot limited to equal
spacing or motifs,spacing or motifs,
but are planned andbut are planned and
organizedorganized
logically & consistently.logically & consistently.
20. Radial PatternsRadial Patterns
are based on aare based on a
branching outbranching out
from a centralfrom a central
point.point.
Radial patterns areRadial patterns are
generally active andgenerally active and
structurally strong.structurally strong.
They speed up ourThey speed up our
eye movement as weeye movement as we
follow the motifs in, outfollow the motifs in, out
and around the pattern.and around the pattern.
21. Random patternsRandom patterns are created by chanceare created by chance
and without organization.and without organization.
The lack of a rigid plan oftenThe lack of a rigid plan often
contributes a feeling ofcontributes a feeling of
wildness or energy to a design.wildness or energy to a design.
22. Borders and bands are used to emphasizeBorders and bands are used to emphasize
the edge of a form or to highlight a particularthe edge of a form or to highlight a particular
area.area.
Borders and bands can make a compositionBorders and bands can make a composition
visually stronger. They may add a color, shape, orvisually stronger. They may add a color, shape, or
texture that adds contrast and increase interest.texture that adds contrast and increase interest.
23. Borders and bands are used to emphasize theBorders and bands are used to emphasize the
edge of a form or to highlight a particular area.edge of a form or to highlight a particular area.
They can also lend elegance and individualityThey can also lend elegance and individuality
to a design.to a design.
24. Visual RhythmVisual Rhythm is the arrangement ofis the arrangement of
elements to showselements to shows movementmovement..
Elements are combined to create a series of regularElements are combined to create a series of regular
pauses for the viewerpauses for the viewer’’s eyes, creating a rhythm.s eyes, creating a rhythm.
Compositional movementCompositional movement is the path a vieweris the path a viewer’’s gaze iss gaze is
directed due to the arrangement of elementsdirected due to the arrangement of elements
in an artworkin an artwork..
25. Regular RhythmRegular Rhythm ––
creates a repeatedcreates a repeated
pattern that ispattern that is
both predictableboth predictable
and continuous.and continuous.
Types of RhythmTypes of Rhythm
26. Flowing RhythmFlowing Rhythm ––
producesproduces
compositionalcompositional
movement along amovement along a
definite path.definite path.
This motion creates aThis motion creates a
flowing rhythm thatflowing rhythm that
is continuous, withoutis continuous, without
sudden change insudden change in
directiondirection..
Types of RhythmTypes of Rhythm
27. AlternatingAlternating
RhythmRhythm - has- has
two or moretwo or more
differentdifferent
motifs thatmotifs that
repeatrepeat
regularly.regularly.
Types of RhythmTypes of Rhythm
28. Progressive RhythmProgressive Rhythm ––
when a rhythm changeswhen a rhythm changes
in a predictable or regular way.in a predictable or regular way.
Types of RhythmTypes of Rhythm
29. Unexpected RhythmUnexpected Rhythm - has motifs or modules- has motifs or modules
which repeat in no apparent orderwhich repeat in no apparent order..
Types of RhythmTypes of Rhythm
30. TextureTexture is the physical surfaceis the physical surface
structurestructure
of a material.of a material.
Real TexturesReal Textures are those that can actually beare those that can actually be
touched. Real textures offer both look and feel.touched. Real textures offer both look and feel.
31. TextureTexture is the physical surfaceis the physical surface
structure of a material.structure of a material.
Implied TexturesImplied Textures
are those that areare those that are
simulated orsimulated or
invented.invented. ImpliedImplied
textures providetextures provide
only theonly the
appearance ofappearance of
texture.texture.
32. Textures in artworks often provide visual interestTextures in artworks often provide visual interest
– even when they cannot be touched.– even when they cannot be touched.
Texture is essential in paintings and drawings toTexture is essential in paintings and drawings to
portray objects realistically.portray objects realistically.
33. Invented textures can be used to enhanceInvented textures can be used to enhance
abstract and nonrepresentational art.abstract and nonrepresentational art.
In such works, texture can suggest certainIn such works, texture can suggest certain
feelings and moods.feelings and moods.
34. Textures and textural contrast can also functionTextures and textural contrast can also function
as organizational devices: they may unify an areaas organizational devices: they may unify an area
or create patterns and movement within aor create patterns and movement within a
compositioncomposition..
36. Art Nouveau
(French for 'new art') is an
international style of
art,architecture and design that
peaked in popularity at the
beginning of the 20th century
(1880-1914) and is characterized
by highly-stylized, flowing,
curvilinear designs often
incorporating floral and other
plant-inspired motifs.
Medicine (Hygieia) 1900 – 07
430 x 300 cm,
Oil on canvas
37. Art Nouveau
The name 'Art Nouveau' derived from the name of a
shop in Paris, Maison de l'Art Nouveau. The style
was not an immediate success in Paris but rapidly
spread to Belgium
In the United Kingdom Art Nouveau developed out
of the Arts and Crafts Movement.
In Vienna, Austria Gustav Klimt emerged as one of
the most well known Art Nouveau artists
38.
39. The work of the Austrian painter and
illustrator Gustav Klimt, b. July 14,
1862, d. Feb. 6, 1918, founder of the
school of painting known as the
Vienna Secession, embodies the high-
keyed erotic, psychological, and aesthetic preoccupations
of turn-of-the-century Vienna's dazzling intellectual world.
He has been called the leading proponent of
ART NOUVEAU.
