art history and the basics of art and design. the bath, cassatt, 1891 impressionism
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Elements and Principles of Design: as seen throughout history
Art History and the Basics of Art and Design
Elements of Design: Think of the elements as the ‘building blocks’ we use to create a piece of artwork.The elements can work individually or together. Elements of design are arranged using the Principles of Design to create a successful composition.
Art History and the Basics of Art and Design
Identify and Describe the use of LINE,an Element of Design
The Bath, Cassatt, 1891 Impressionism
Identify and Describe the use of LINE,an Element of Design
Trio, Steve Magada, 1966
Identify and Describe the use of Shape,an Element of Design
Madonna Enthroned, Cimabue, 1280-90 Late Gothic
Identify and Describe the use of Shape,an Element of Design
Sketch 1 for Composition VII, Kandinsky, 1913 Expressionism
Identify and Describe the use of Form,an Element of Design
Unique Forms of Continuity, Boccioni, 1913 Expressionism
Identify and Describe the use of Form,an Element of Design
The Water Carrier of Seville, Velazquez, 1619 Baroque
Identify and Describe the use of Space,an Element of Design
The Last Supper, Leonardo Da Vinci, 1495-98 High Renaissance
Identify and Describe the use of Space,an Element of Design
The Battle of Issus, Altdorfer, 1529 Age of Reformation
Identify and Describe the use of Color,an Element of Design
Descent From the Cross, Weyden, 1435 Northern Renaissance
Identify and Describe the use of Color,an Element of Design
The Dance, Andre Derain, 1906 German Expressionism
Identify and Describe the use of Value,an Element of Design
Mona Lisa, Leonardo, 1503-05 High Renaissance
Identify and Describe the use of Value,an Element of Design
The Calling of St. Matthew, Caravaggio, 1599-1602 Baroque
Identify and Describe the use of Texture,an Element of Design
The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, Bernini, 1645-52 Baroque
Identify and Describe the use of Texture,an Element of Design
The Stone Breakers, Courbet, 1849 Realism
Principles of Design: The principles are ways to arrange the Elements of Design in order to fulfill the artist’s goal.Using the Elements and Principles of Design successfully together can help tell a story, create a mood or feeling and make the work appear ‘complete’.
Art History and the Basics of Art and Design
Identify and Describe Rhythm in this image,a Principle of Design
Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, 359 CE Early Christian
Identify and Describe Rhythm in this image,a Principle of Design
The School of Athens, Raphael, 1510-11 High Renaissance
Identify and Describe Movement in this image,a Principle of Design
David, Bernini, 1598-1680 Renaissance
Identify and Describe Movement in this image,a Principle of Design
Toreador Fresco, Aegean, Minoan, 1500 BCE
Identify and Describe Balance in this image,a Principle of Design
Purse Cover from Sutton Hoo, Medieval, 625-633 BCE
Identify and Describe Balance in this image,a Principle of Design
Emperor Justinian, Ravenna, Italy, Byzantine 547 CE
Identify and Describe Proportion in this image,a Principle of Design
Madonna of Mercy, Piero della Francesca, 1445-55
Identify and Describe Proportion in this image,a Principle of Design
Temple of Ramses II, Egyptian, Abu Simbel, 1260 BCE
Identify and Describe Harmony in this image,a Principle of Design
Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, Picasso, 1906-07
Identify and Describe Harmony in this image,a Principle of Design
Eiso, Paul Manes, 1995
Identify and Describe Variety in this image,a Principle of Design
I’m Dancin’ as Fast as I Can, Miriam Schapiro, 1985 Postmodernism
Identify and Describe Variety in this image,a Principle of Design
Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, Seurat, 1884-86 Impressionism
Identify and Describe Emphasis in this image,a Principle of Design
The Blinding of Samson, Rembrandt, 1636 Baroque
Identify and Describe Emphasis in this image,a Principle of Design
Wheatfields, Jacob van Ruisdael, 1670 Early Dutch Landscapes
Identify and Describe Unity in this image,a Principle of Design
Portrait of Henry VIII, Holbein, 1540 Northern Renaissance
Identify and Describe Unity in this image,a Principle of Design
Starry Night, Van Gogh, 1889 Post-Impressionism