Perception of the Work of Art

Perception of an art is governed by different principles of art design that

guide the artist in making the art become more beautiful and interesting to
the observers.

Through the combination of lines, colors and forms, an artist can giver the
observer new, varied and satisfying experience.

Design is the overall organizational visual structure of the formal elements in

a work of art.

Elements of art are parts of a whole while perceptions of art designs are
rules or guides to help one put these elements together to achieve beauty.
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Is the art principle which produces an impression of unity through the
selection and arrangement of consistent object.

If there is harmony there is order.

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HARMONY OF LINES AND SHAPES
Lines are made harmonious by either repeating the shape of the lines
by connecting transitional lines to contrasting lines.
A transitional line is usually a curved, graceful line which connects
two opposing or contrasting lines.
Contrasting or opposing lines are straight lines which intersect each
other and form angles.
Contradiction is straight line connecting two opposing lines
diagonally.
If a small rectangle is placed within a bigger rectangle so that their
sides are parallel, the resulting figure is an example of repetition
which is harmonious.
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 Methods of Emphasizing Objects
1. By arrangement or grouping of objects. If objects are grouped together, the one to be
emphasized should be located at the center and should be the biggest and brightest in color.
2. By decoration. Objects which have decorations are better or more emphasized that those
without them.
3. By color contrast. Contrasting colors such as as the complementary combinations and the
triads are more emphatic than analogous or any other related harmonies. Hues of great
intensities are more conspicuous than those having lower intensities. The use of contrasting
values makes one value more dominant than the other.
4. By the use of plain background space. Simple decorations which are placed against sufficient
plain background will be more emphatic than when the background space is small.
5. By the use of unusual lines, shapes, sizes of color. Novelty or newness, a minor art principle,
applies to this method. Very extraordinary figures or subjects tend to carry the eyes first to
them. A man having unusual height will attract more attention than any individual in a crowd.
6. By action or movement. Dynamic illustrations usually attract more attention than passive
ones.
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Creative photography applying the different principles of art.
Each principles must have a corresponding photo. Digital
copies of the photos must be submitted via PM (messenger).

Be creative. Make use of your available resources. Make sure

to put labels in each photo to identify the principle you
applied.

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